Birding Without Barriers: Scottsdale Ranch Park 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Bird Count

Saturday, November 26, 2016

Scottsdale Ranch Park 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Bird Count

Red-breasted Sapsucker at Scottsdale Ranch Park, Nov. 24, 2016
Photo by Peggy Thomas

What a great way to start Thanksgiving day! I thought the highlight of the Scottsdale Ranch Park 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Bird Count would be the Red-breasted Sapsucker and that the rest of the count would consist of the usual city park birds. I was wrong. There were a number of highlights on this count, starting with a Red-naped Sapsucker appearing in one of the mesquite trees near the tennis courts.

Red-naped Sapsucker at Scottsdale Ranch Park, Nov. 24, 2016

Greater Roadrunner at Scottsdale Ranch
Park, Nov. 24, 2016

Another Red-naped Sapsucker was seen later in a different area of the park. A Greater Roadrunner made an appearance early in the morning, sunning himself in the parking lot. A Bald Eagle was seen circling high above Lake Serena. Another highlight of the count was running into a few great birders/photographers - Pete Moulton, and Mary and Jim Griffith, all hoping to get some shots of the Red-breasted Sapsucker, a continuing rarity.

A gaggle of birders gathered at Scottsdale Ranch Park, Nov. 24, 2016

Says Phoebe at Scottsdale Ranch Park, Nov. 24, 2016

Scottsdale Ranch Park is very wheelchair friendly with sidewalks curving all around, and smooth grassy areas filled with a wide diversity of trees. There were so many different tree types that I wished we had an arborist with us! The Desert Garden area is a bit more challenging for someone using a wheelchair as the trail is sculpted to look like a long winding rattlesnake! Very cool art but a bit bumpy.

Other surprises on the count included two Says Phoebe, a female Vermilion Flycatcher, two American Kestrels, and a creepy but cool tarantula hawk (a bug, not a bird). The count was organized and led by Diana and Bill Herron. To see the complete bird count go to eBird.

A far-away Yellow-rumped Warbler, 1 of 9 counted.

A female Costas Hummingbird enjoying
the bottle-brush bush.

All photos by Peggy Thomas

Thank you Diana and Bill for a wonderful
Thanksgiving Bird Count full of surprises!

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Upcoming Accessible Bird Walks

Desert Botanical Garden: Birds in the Garden, Every Monday, May thru Sept. at 7:00 a.m. Meet near front entrance. Join expert birders for a morning bird walk along the Garden trails. Everyone is welcome, including first-time birders. Wear a hat, sunscreen and comfortable shoes, and bring binoculars if available. Scooters available for rent to mobility impaired. See the awesome "DBG Birdwalks" website for complete listings of the latest birds seen at Desert Botanical Garden!

Boyce Thompson Arboretum - Friday Bird Walks with Lisa & Peggy July 6 and August 3
6:30 a.m. - Guides Lisa & Peggy will search for Violet-green Swallow, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Yellow Warbler and other colorful species on their Friday birdwalk around the main trail. The pair of engaging guides returns Friday July 6 and invite all who love birds to join their 6:30 a.m. walk.

Owl Walk & Talk - Zanjero Park - June 23rd, 6:30pm – 7:30pm Desert Rivers Audubon OwlWatch volunteers will lead a tour of the burrowing owl habitat at Zanjero Park. Meet us in the park parking lot, 3785 South Lindsay Rd., Gilbert.

Birds 'n Beer every 3rd Thursday at Arizona Audubon’s Rio Salado Center - from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. RSVP at Audubon's Facebook page : www.facebook.com/audubonaz or via email: vramos@audubon.org

Wednesday Mornings at Sweetwater Wetlands -
Join Luke Safford for an easy walk through the Sweetwater wetlands to see waterfowl in the hundreds, regular and visiting warblers, and several exciting species hiding in the reeds. Birders of all experience levels welcome! The Wetlands are located at 2617 W Sweetwater Dr. Start times are as follows: November-February: 8am, March-April: 7am, May-August: 6am, September-October: 7am. Contact leader with questions, 520-576-6044, saffordluke@gmail.com

Tucson - Agua Caliente Park - Wake Up with the Birds Every Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.. Join this guided birding walk in the desert oasis of Agua Caliente Park to look for summer birds of the Sonoran Desert such as warblers,
flycatchers, hummingbirds, orioles, vireos and other resident specialties. Binoculars are available for use. Online registration now required, $5 fee. Online registration: www.pima.gov/nrpr For more information, email eeducation@pima.gov , or call 520-615-7855. Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road, Tucson.

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Tucson – Bird Walks every day (7:30 a.m., Mar – Sept.). Meet at museum entrance. Call 883-2702. Free with admission.

Tohono Chul Park, Tucson – open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Birding walks at 8:00 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday, YEAR ROUND! Entrance fee. 520-575-8468.

Red Rock State Park in Sedona - Wednesday & Saturday Bird Walks - June - August: Walk starts at 7am - Bird enthusiasts can join a naturalist for a “Guided Bird Walk”. Beginning as well as advanced birders are welcome. Rangers recommend that visitors bring their own binoculars. The bird-feeding area behind the visitor center, on the Hummingbird Patio, is an excellent spot to start your tour or to take pictures. Hummingbirds are almost always there to take advantage of the feeders! Another good viewing point is the visitor center roof. Most of the year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along the field that is behind the visitor center. March - May: Walk starts at 8am, June - August: Walk starts at 7am, September - November: Walk starts at 8am, December - February: Walk starts at 9am

Sedona Bird Walks 7 am every Wednesday. Free Weekly Bird Walks in Sedona with Jay's Bird Barn! Tim will be leading free bird walks every Wednesday for Jay's Bird Barn. Limit 12 people – sign up in the store or by calling 928.203.5700 Don’t own binoculars? Let us know and we will provide you with binoculars to use during the bird walk. Summer walk hours are 7am – 11am. We'll meet at the Sedona store – 2360 Hwy 89A, Suite B-1 (at Safeway Shopping Center). Contact Jay's Bird Barn or Tim for the week's walk describing location, difficulty of the trails, etc.

Prescott Bird Walks - April – September: 7:00am-11:00am - FREE and open to the public! Limit 12 people – sign up by calling 928.443.5900. Meet at the Prescott Store: 1046 Willow Creek Road Suite 105 (at Safeway Shopping Center) http://www.jaysbirdbarn.com/bird-walks/

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Saturday, November 26, 2016

Scottsdale Ranch Park 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Bird Count

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