Birding Flagstaff, Sedona and the Verde Valley

Come join us and explore the Watson Woods Riparian Preserve! We will have the opportunity to bird a great mixture of riparian, juniper, and lakeside habitats. This will attract a good variety of waterfowl, sparrows, and raptors, as well as American Avocet, Wilson’s Snipe, Bushtit, Bewick’s Wren, American Pipit, and Pine Siskin.

We will meet at the Peavine Trailhead entrance on the east side of the preserve at 7:30am. You will find parking for the trailhead at the crossroads of Prescott Lakes Parkway and Sundog Ranch Road, and a small parking fee of $3 is required. The dirt trails are all relatively flat and easy walking, restrooms and water fountains are available. Be sure to bring sunscreen, walking shoes, a hat, binoculars, and water.
For any questions please reach out to Abbie Brozich at 480-519-0538
If you have trouble finding directions to the trailhead, searching directions to the Yavapai Humane Society right next door will bring you to Sundog Ranch Road, parking will then be the first left after passing the humane society.

Photo by Abbie Brozich

Dead Horse Ranch State Park. Monday, October 28th, 7:30-10:30 AM. Meet at the entrance to the park. Entrance fee required unless someone has a pass. We will be checking on many of the habitats within the park, including marsh areas, riparian, and desert scrub. Most areas are flat, trails have slight topography. Bring water and snacks, hat and sunscreen. I have extra binoculars. Tim Weber will lead. (928) 380-0555.

Annual Member’s Meeting in Sedona; Saturday
Nov. 23. 11:30 to 2:30, Sedona Public Library.

This day our Audubon members are the featured speakers. That means you! Join in the fun. If you wish to speak, submit up to 5 slides of anything of a nature topic to nancearmstrong@gmail.com . You’ll get up to 5 minutes to speak. Don’t want to speak? That’s fine, come hear your fellow members tell a quick story. This is a popular event where we hear a variety of tales. And if you find one speaker not exciting, don’t worry, they only speak for 5 minutes. Lunch is served! We’ll provide food so come hungry. Bring a friend. Many door prize giveaways! 11:30 set up time with food served noon to 12:30. Speakers start about 12:30-ish. No driving at night necessary for this meeting. See you there.