Birding
Festival
August 6–10, 2025
August 9–13, 2023
Thanks to everyone for a wonderful Festival!
We’ll see you in 2025, August 6–10
UPDATE: 227 species seen in 2024! See the eBird trip report and 2024 photos at the buttons below.
Thanks to everyone for a wonderful Festival!
We’ll see you in 2025, August 6–10
Looking for directions to your Meet-On-Site field trip? Find them here
FEATURED GUESTS
Adam Cayton-Holland
A national touring comic who has appeared on Conan, WTF, The Late Late Show, and many others, Adam is also a birder! He was named one of Esquire’s “25 Comics to Watch,” as well as one of “10 Comics to Watch” by Variety.
Along with his comedy troupe, The Grawlix, Adam created, wrote, and starred on the TV show, Those Who Can’t. Adam has six albums, as well as a special, “Wallpaper,” currently streaming on Hulu. His first book, Tragedy Plus Time, is available everywhere. Don’t miss his show at 191 Toole!
Tiffany Kersten
Tiffany is a Wisconsin native who now resides in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas. She completed a Lower 48 States Big Year in 2021 with the goal of 700 species and raising awareness of women's safety in the outdoors.
Hooked on birds since age 12, Tiffany has spent fifteen years working in conservation and environmental education. After completing her Big Year, she founded her own company, Nature Ninja Birding Tours. Don’t miss her talk, Birdie Big Year: Elevating Women Birders.
David Lindo
David is "The Urban Birder." Broadcaster, writer, speaker, educator, and bird tour leader, his mission is to engage city folk around the world with the environment through the medium of birds.
David has written countless articles on urban birding and he is a regular television and radio presenter being featured in the UK and around the world. He was recently named as the 7th most influential person in wildlife by BBC Wildlife Magazine. Don’t miss his keynote talk, A World of Urban Birds.
Field Trips
Field Trips
Presentations & Events
Presentations & Events
Nature Expo
Nature Expo
FAQs & Local Info
FAQs & Local Info
Meet our Trip Leaders
Meet our Trip Leaders
Kids! Roadrunner Adventure Day
Roadrunner Adventure Day
Volunteer
Volunteer
T-Shirt
T-Shirt
DON'T MISS!
FREE Nature Expo—the Festival hotspot!
“Happy Hours” from 4:30–5:30 pm (3:30 on Sat.) each evening with drinks, appetizers, and door prizes! Saturday features live birds and other animals from the Reid Park Zoo and Arizona Game and Fish. Bring the whole family!
Nature Expo hours:
- Wednesday, August 7, 4–6 pm
- Thursday, August 8, 12–5:30 pm
- Friday, August 9, 12–5:30 pm
- Saturday, August 10, 10 am–5:30 pm
Roadrunner Adventure Day
Festival Headquarters:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tucson – Reid Park. (MAP)
Registration Fee
There is a $30 non-refundable registration fee for all festival participants that are attending fee based activities: field trips, workshops, and evening programs. In addition, each activity previously mentioned has its own associated fees. No registration or fee is required to attend the Nature Expo. Click on the buttons below for more detailed information about the different aspects of the festival.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received on or before July 19, 2024 will be refunded less a 10% processing fee. No refunds will be issued after July 19. Tucson Audubon reserves the right to cancel or revise any event for any reason. If it becomes necessary to cancel a paid event (field trip or dinner) for which you have a reservation, we will notify you and issue a full refund. No refunds will be issued for no-shows.
Scholarships Available
Tucson Audubon Society is committed to connecting all people to nature regardless of income. Anyone with a financial need is encouraged to apply. Scholarships are given based on availability of funds. Click here for the financial assistance form.
Proceeds from this event support Tucson Audubon’s mission to inspire people to protect and enjoy birds. Thanks for being part of our effort; your presence shows a commitment to our endeavor!
Questions?
For festival questions, please email lsafford@tucsonaudubon.org
Thanks to our 2024 Sponsors
Presenting SponsorS
Associate Sponsors
SUPPORTING Sponsors
CONTRIBUTING Sponsors
PARTNERS
