De Anza Trail at Santa Gertrudis with Jake Thompson of Arizona Birding Guides

Difficulty: Moderate (mostly flat walking trails on some uneven terrain, up to 3 miles total)

We’ll take a stroll through the riparian forest along the Santa Cruz River following the historic De Anza Trail. This is a fantastic location for three types of kingbirds (Cassin’s, Tropical, and noisy Thick-billed) along with a wide variety of other desert riparian species like Inca Dove, Gray Hawk, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Bell’s Vireo, and Blue Grosbeak. We’ll hope and try for Green Kingfisher. Drive time to the meeting location from the festival venue is about 70 minutes, specific meeting instructions will be emailed beforehand.  Limited to 10 participants.

Yellow-billed Cuckoo by Martin Molina

Birding & Photography with Hunt’s Photo at Madera Canyon with Simon Tolzmann and Christopher Smith

Broad-billed Hummingbird by Rhett Herring

Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult (1-2 miles of bumpy/rocky trail depending on activity of birds and the desire of group)

Enjoy a mix of birding and photography with leaders representing your favorite photography retailer, Hunt’s Photo. Some of the special species found here include Arizona Woodpecker, Broad-billed, Anna’s, Rivoli’s, and more species of hummingbird are possible, Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher, and Elegant Trogon just to name a few. $8 Coronado National Forest parking pass not included. Specific meeting instructions will be emailed beforehand. Limited to 10 participants.

Broad-billed Hummingbird by Rhett Herring

Birding & Photography with Hunt’s Photo at Madera Canyon with Simon Tolzmann and Christopher Smith

Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult (1-2 miles of bumpy/rocky trail depending on activity of birds and the desire of group)

Enjoy a mix of birding and photography with leaders representing your favorite photography retailer, Hunt’s Photo. Some of the special species found here include Arizona Woodpecker, Broad-billed, Anna’s, Rivoli’s, and more species of hummingbird are possible, Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher, and Elegant Trogon just to name a few. $8 Coronado National Forest parking pass not included. Specific meeting instructions will be emailed beforehand. Limited to 10 participants.

Rivoli’s Hummingbird by Roger van Gelder

Birding & Photography with Hunt’s Photo at Sweetwater Wetlands with Simon Tolzmann and Christopher Smith

Green Heron by Hemant Kishan

Enjoy a mix of birding and photography with leaders representing your favorite photography retailer, Hunt’s Photo. Highlight species of this location include; Vermilion Flycatchers, Common Gallinule, Black-crowned Night Heron, Green Heron, various species of flycatcher, and more. Specific meeting instructions will be emailed beforehand. Limited to 10 participants.

Green Heron by Hemant Kishan

Birding & Photography with Hunt’s Photo at Madera Canyon with Simon Tolzmann and Christopher Smith

Arizona Woodpecker by Mick Thompson

Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult (1-2 miles of bumpy/rocky trail depending on activity of birds and the desire of group)

Enjoy a mix of birding and photography with leaders representing your favorite photography retailer, Hunt’s Photo. Some of the special species found here include Arizona Woodpecker, Broad-billed, Anna’s, Rivoli’s, and more species of hummingbird are possible, Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher, and Elegant Trogon just to name a few. $8 Coronado National Forest parking pass not included. Specific meeting instructions will be emailed beforehand. Limited to 10 participants.

Arizona Woodpecker by Mick Thompson

Birding & Photography with Hunt’s Photo at Rose Canyon Lake with Simon Tolzmann and Christopher Smith

Olive Warbler by Shawn Cooper

Difficulty: Easy – Moderate (Little more than a mile walking on a dirt path, along with some incline on paved road)

Enjoy a mix of birding and photography with leaders representing your favorite photography retailer, Hunt’s Photo. Notable birds found at this location include Painted Redstart, Greater Peewee, Red-faced Warbler, Olive Warbler, and if we’re lucky, maybe a Common Black Hawk. $10 vehicle entry fee not included. Specific meeting instructions will be emailed beforehand. Limited to 10 participants.

Olive Warbler by Shawn Cooper

Festival Celebration in the Nature Expo

This is the last two hours of the festival Nature Expo! Prepare for your next birding adventure by talking with your favorite birding guides from around the world. You’ll have a chance to win some special door prizes and receive our final update on festival bird sightings before your last day of field trips. A cash bar will be on-site along with free appetizers.

Raptors with Arizona Game & Fish and Nancy Kreuder

There are few birds that capture our attention more than hawks and owls. Come see a variety of raptors found here in Southeast Arizona at the festival’s Nature Expo thanks to our friends, Arizona Game & Fish.

Reid Park Zoo with Live Animals

Our favorite zoo will be in the Nature Expo area with live animals! Bring the family by to check out a mix of wildlife up close thanks to the Reid Park Zoo.

Nature Expo is Open with Festival Friends & Partners

Explore the festival’s Nature Expo after a morning (or day!) of birding. Check the “Big Boards” (birds and wildlife checklists) to see if you can mark off any new birds, snakes, or butterflies seen that day on your field trip and engage with our exhibitors and volunteers who are happy to share their expertise and hospitality with you.