Saving Birds the British Way with Mark Avery, a conservationist from the United Kingdom.
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Tucson Audubon’s Volunteer Open House
See how you as a volunteer can be part of connecting people to birds and the places they live. Learn about how you can make a difference in Tucson Audubon’s conservation, education, and recreation programs! It’s a great way to meet Tucson Audubon staff and other volunteers too. No RSVP needed, just stop by (and bring a friend!)
July 31, 2013 – August 3, 2013
Southwest Wings Birding & Nature Festival
The 22nd Southwest Wings Birding & Nature Festival will be held at Cochise College in Sierra Vista, AZ from July 31 thru August 3, 2013. Located in the foothills of the Huachuca Sky Islands. Field trips with expert guides & small group size will take you to see specialities like Elegant Trogons, Montezuma Quail, Arizona Woodpecker, Olive, Grace’s and Red-faced Warblers, plus 15 species of hummers! Scott Weidensaul will give the Saturday Keynote address “Of a Feather.” The Welcome Reception will feature a talk on Sky Island Big Cats, including recent sightings of jaquar & ocelot. Fifty vendors will be present & 30 free presentations on subjects from archeology to zoology.
6 am to 8 pm, Wednesday thru Saturday
August 30, 2013 – September 2, 2013
Tucson Audubon field trip to Q Ranch, Arizona
On Friday, carpool (requires high clearance vehicles) to historic Q Ranch where 150 species of birds have been identified including raptors, tanagers, orioles, hummers, swallows, sparrows, warblers, and Mountain Bluebirds. Expect lots of other natural beauty, including post-monsoon wildflowers and dragonflies. Dark clear night skies at 5,600 feet with plenty of stars. Combine birding with brief hikes to nearby scenic and historic locations. Tour the 1,000-year-old Q Ranch Mogollon-Culture Pueblo ruins. Depart ranch Monday after early birding and brunch. Ranch is a relatively poor cell-phone zone, but Verizon service is available within a few miles. All meals included.
Limited to 12 people total. Riders will pay ~$50 each for drivers’ gas cost. No out-of-the-way departures and returns – you must be able to carpool from and return to Tucson or Phoenix and ride in someone else’s vehicle. For reservations and more info, contact trip leader Steve Buck (stevetucson@aol.com) or birding leader Ken Furtado (ken@qranch.comil, present at Q Ranch only).
September 13, 2013 – September 15, 2013
Cape Cod Bird Festival
Treat yourself to superb fall birding on beautiful Cape Cod. Keynote speaker at Saturday night’s dinner: noted author and bird expert, Pete Dunne. Enjoy a social and film on Friday night, birding field trips on Saturday and Sunday, a pelagic trip on Sunday, workshops on Saturday, and Family Day on Sunday. Shorebird and landbird migration at its best!
Times: 12:00pm to 4:00pm
September 14, 2013 – September 22, 2013
Festival of Hawks
A two weekend event: September 14-15 and September 21-22.
Learn about the spectacular migration at Holiday Beach, ranked as the top hawk watching site in Canada by Audubon Magazine, and the third best in all of North America.
Live raptor shows, banding demonstrations, workshops and hikes. Visit www.erca.org for a full schedule of events.
Holiday Beach and Big Creek Conservation Areas received international recognition in 2000 as a globally significant Important Bird Area (IBA), joining BirdLife International’s global network of IBA sites. The designation is as a result of the significance of the area for raptor migration and as a known breeding area for Prothonotary Warblers (a nationally endangered species). Visit the world-renowned Festival of Hawks each September to witness the migration celebration as thousands of hawks, vultures, eagles, falcons and other birds of prey concentrate in the area before heading across the Detroit River toward warmer, more southerly destinations for the winter.
Times: 9am – 3pm
September 24, 2013 – September 29, 2013
Florida Keys Birding and Wildlife Festival
The Florida Keys Birding and Wildlife Festival is a six-day, adventure-filled experience coinciding with the spectacular fall migration of hawks, falcons and songbirds traveling south through the Florida Keys. Explore our unique tropical ecosystems on our expert guided walks, boating and kayaking. Observe White-crowned Pigeons, Gray Kingbirds, Great White Herons, and other bird and wildlife species. The festival will occur at locations throughout the Florida Keys.
October 4, 2013 – October 6, 2013
Wings and Wildflowers Festival
Unique birding and wildflower programs at Hickory Point Park will feature acclaimed speakers, authors, birding and native plant experts, and a host of eco-friendly opportunities for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
October 22, 2013 – October 27, 2013
Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival
Pick from scores of talks and trips on birding, paddling, wildlife photography, and natural history. Field trips will go to Pea Island and Alligator River National Wildlife Refuges. All proceeds go to the Coastal Wildlife Refuge Society, a nonprofit that supports national wildlife refuges in eastern North Carolina.
We will have two locations where participants can relax, have a cup of coffee, tea, water and snacks. Hospitality stations are areas where Wings over Water participants and leaders can visit and catch up on news regarding various events and programs. Bird boards showing daily WOW sightings will be kept in the lobby of the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuges Visitor Center on Roanoke Island and maintained by trip leaders and refuge staff.
Hospitality station locations are:
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center 14500 NC Highway 12, Rodanthe, NC 27968 252-987-2394
Hours that station will be open: 7:30 a.m. until noon. This is a great location to view waterfowl and shorebirds. The Visitor Center has a few spotting scopes set up for visitor viewing. The Visitor Center is open until 4:00 p.m.
Alligator River National Wildlife Refuges Visitor Center 100 Conservation Way, Manteo, NC 27954, 252-473-1131
Hours that station will be open: 7:30 a.m. until noon. The main Visitor Center is open until 4:00 p.m. This beautiful facility has an auditorium, classroom, nature dioramas, a small film theater, exhibits and an eBird Trail Tracker. There are also public drinking fountains and restroom facilities. Many of the WOW indoor classroom programs and lectures will be held here.
November 6, 2013 – November 10, 2013
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
The festival includes field trips to Laguna Atascosa, Lower Rio Grande Valley and Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuges. Featured events include lectures, workshops, birding trips, boating on the Arroyo and other guided trips. Look for Great Kiskadees, Green Jays, Altamira Orioles and Chachalacas. Speakers featured at this special 20th anniversary celebration for the RGVBF include David Sibley, Kenn Kaufman, Jon Dunn, Victor Emanuel, and special guest from Europe David Lindo.