November 2016 archive

Sonoran Borderlands & Lower Colorado River IBAs Trip Report

Photo by Matt Griffiths

Trip report by Craig Anderson for his Arizona IBA Big Year. Spectacular vistas, sunsets, the Streakbacked Oriole, and thousands of swirling tree swallows made this tour memorable. I now have traveled over 1,300 miles to visit seven Arizona Important Bird Areas and they have exceeded my expectations. I’m in awe of Arizona’s varied habitats and unique wildlife. This trip began for my …

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Joshua Tree IBA Trip Report

Photo by Jennie MacFarland

Trip report by Craig Anderson for his Arizona IBA Big Year. If solitude and serenity are what you are seeking for your next birding adventure, Joshua Tree IBA (one of  Arizona’s newest important Bird Areas) is definitely a trip for you! Two and a half hours north of Phoenix, off Highway 93 and immediately west of Wikieup, …

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Fliers, Flowers and New Friends – Pinaleno Mountains IBA July 24-29

Pinaleno Mountains by Patrick Alexander

Trip report by Craig Anderson for his Arizona IBA Big Year. The title is very descriptive of this IBA trip. While the birds of the Pinaleno Mountains were our primary objective, one could not help but be amazed by all the other “fliers”. The sheer abundance of butterflies, moths, beetles, grasshoppers, dragon flies, lady bugs, …

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