Relaxed Pace Birding in Southeast Arizona,
August/September, 2012
Brief Overview of the Trip
From desert basins to sky islands, southeastern Arizona is
one of the most biologically diverse areas in North
America.  This is where the Sonoran and Chihuahuan
Deserts come together. This is also where the temperate
Rocky Mountains and the subtropical Sierra Madres meet.
This diversity of habitat is the reason that this area has
more species of birds, mammals, reptiles and insects than
any other area in the country. There are 547 species of
birds on the Arizona list, and you can always expect a
productive trip here.  As a testament to the region's
diversity, many areas have been identified as “Important
Bird Areas” (IBA) by the National Audubon Society.

Southeast Arizona always has something to offer most all
North American bird watchers.  Birds like the Elegant
Trogon, Buff-collared Nightjar, Five-striped Sparrow,
Mexican Chickadee, Red-faced Warbler, Buff-breasted
Flycatcher and Thick-billed Kingbird are specialties of
Arizona. With the Mexican border along our southern
edge, the potential for Mexican rarities just adds to the
excitement.

Expect great service, great guiding, and great birding for
this trip.
Trip Description
Southeast Arizona Birding:
Productive and Relaxed Paced Trip
$1,590 ncludes lodging for eight nights and birding over
eight days. This includes the services and expenses of the
bird guide (Melody Kehl). Other included services are
travel planning and transportation services (including the
van and gasoline).  Breakfast is included with the lodging
we have booked. This price is per person and assumes a
shared room (with another roommate or spouse).  

Single accommodations are available for an additional
$380.

Not Included in Pricing:
  • The trip price does not include the flight to Arizona,
    lunch, suppers and tips.  
  • You should budget between $220 and $440 for your
    flight to Phoenix and/or Tucson.  Phoenix is often
    less expensive, and we will provide a transfer from
    the airport there.
  • Budget another $200 for meals.  This meal budget
    would include $10 for lunch and $15 for supper.  
    Feel free to budget more, if you so choose.
  • Some participants may choose to fly in the night
    before, and an additional night of lodging will be
    about $80 to $120 per room (near the airport).

Note:  Please contact us prior to booking your flight, or
you may end up paying additional lodging and transfer
costs.
Day 1:  Arrival into Tucson or Phoenix.  Afternoon birding
at  Sweetwater Wetlands and special evening wildlife
and birding nearby.

Day 2: Madera Canyon and more along the I-19 corridor.

Day 3:  Catalina State Park, Dudleyville, Aravaipa,
Oak Flat Campground

Day 4:  Patagonia:  Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Reserve,
Paton's, famous roadside stops and more.

Day 5:  Catalina Mountains

Day 6:  Huachuca Mountains and more in Sierra Vista
area

Day 7:   Chiricahua Mountains

Day 8:  Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum gardens in
Tucson in AM; California Gulch in afternoon and PM

Day 9:  Flights home.

Want more details on this trip? Click "Detailed Itinerary".  See
green buttons below.
Brief Itinerary
Current Schedule for
this Route
August 29 to September 6, 2012
with Melody Kehl (guide) and BG Adams (host)
For more information or to register for this trip, call Charles or Dave at
888-203-7464 or Charles directly at 720-320-1974 or by email at
info@PIBird.com.
Pricing Details
More Details on This Trip

To learn more about the Melody Kehl  and BG Adams,
please click the "Details on Excellent Guides and Hosts" button
below.
All photos by Bill Schmoker
(above and including the
banner photo) and all photos
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