Interested in Birding or hiking and nature?

[towhee]

I am heading down towards Sierra vista to look for birds. We are heading toward the peak season for spring migrants and south east arizona is where many of them will fly through. The San pedro riparian corridor is an excellent place to see them. 
My plan is to Boondock on blm land east of Sierra vista and the San pedro river. I might also check out Ramsey canyon (east of Sierra vista ) for camping as well. 

I would enjoy connecting for camping or hiking with anybody who is in the same area this week. There is a bird field trip Wednesday morning that I will likely go to. Send me a pm or reply to this post and we will figure out how to connect. 

Ps I like wildflowers and all other aspects of nature too!

Nancy

 

[akrvbob]

Nancy, I wish I could get down there and say hello again, but I already moved north up by Prescott. Have fun!!
Bob

 

[towhee]

Nancy, I wish I could get down there and say hello again, but I already moved north up by Prescott. Have fun!!
Bob

I'll look forward to seeing you some other time. Say hi to Cody for me!

 

[offroad]

There are a lot of bird trips in the various Audubon connected or general parks connected communities. Some are nearly no cost. Make sure you get on the state RARE BIRD ALERT email list and then ask a few strategic questions. Birding gets more attention with more interested persons every year.

 

[mockturtle]

Nancy, I'm headed north already [going to Alaska this summer] but I would love to meet you for hiking/birding at some point. Big Bend National Park is probably the best birding area I've seen and is beautiful, to boot. I was in Chiricahua National Monument in December. Fabulous place--camped at Bonita Canyon.

 

[towhee]

Thanks mockturtle. I will pm you with my email addy and we can connect next year.
Towhee (nancy bee)

 

[towhee]

There are a lot of bird trips in the various Audubon connected or general parks connected communities. Some are nearly no cost. Make sure you get on the state RARE BIRD ALERT email list and then ask a few strategic questions.  Birding gets more attention with more interested persons every year.

Thanks off-road. The tucson audobon is a good resource. I think I will connect for the Patagonia nature conservancy bird walk next weekend. 

Towhee (nancy)

 

[vanman2300]

Big Bend in TX has some good birding.

 

[mconlonx]

One of those things.

I used to mock bird watchers like I still mock trainspotters... but now I'm coming around to understanding more of both.

Birds are interesting to watch from afar and keep as pets. I think I bonded with a friend's parrot in a playful way. Recently, walking from van bedroom to son's bathroom in the AMs, I am noticing, paying attention to, and appreciating the myriad birds infesting this little corner of the world. It occurs to me that I could spend hours being entertained by local bird antics at greater benefit than those same hours spent otherwise, especially in front of the TV (with the exception of Archer).

We kept layer chickens for a while, had a flock of turkeys local to us. I participate in the slaughter of beef animals and enjoy consuming beef, but draw the line at chickens -- they got personality and don't try to kill me when I'm trying to do them a favor.

 

[vanman2300]

I'm a passive bird watcher. I can spot and identify many but you won't find me searching out opportunities to go birding. Some get into it so much they even know each bird's call.

 

[SoulRaven]

STEP BACK IN TIME AND ENJOY A RELAXING TRAIN RIDE UP THE LEHIGH GORGE FOR 25 MILES, THEN STRETCH YOUR LEGS AND PEDAL BACK TO JIM THORPE AT YOUR OWN SPEED ALONG THE LEHIGH GORGE RAIL-TRAIL.

http://www.lgsry.com/bike/

This 53 -mile road trip highlights John James Audubon’s 1829 visit to the Upper Lehigh River in Northeastern Pennsylvania, where he explored the variety of birds and other wildlife. This road trip retraces some of his Footsteps through the “Great Pine Forest” and provides the “Explorer” the opportunity to experience the natural beauty of the region and it’s rich industrial and natural heritage. Visitors will travel through the heart of the Pocono Mountains, enjoying scenic views, bird watching, historic sites, shops, and recreational areas.

http://www.delawareandlehigh.org/index.php/things-to-do/road-trip/

http://www.delawareandlehigh.org/index.php/visit/lehigh-gorge-state-park/