Date: 6/1/25 3:21 pm From: Erika Wilson <terika88...> Subject: [AZNMbirds] SEAZ: Sierra Vista EOP--01 June 2025
Hi, birders,
Five locals walked the Sierra Vista EOP dikes, starting at 06:00 (the
summer months start time), locating 60 species of birds. Top bird was a
Neotropic Cormorant, the fifth record for the Sunday EOP walks.
On 30 March 2025 an adult Greater White-fronted Goose was found at the EOP.
It has been seen every week since then, albeit always swimming or walking
through the marshy impoundments or up on the dikes. Today, however, we saw
it in flight, scotching the speculation that it was injured.
Other waterbirds of note included two Am. Avocets, at least 10 White-faced
Ibis, an immature Black-crowned Night Heron, a Green Heron, two W.
Cattle-Egrets, and two Great Blue Herons. The best passerine was a late
female MacGillivray's Warbler feeding in the mesquites near the SV animal
shelter. Top singer(s) were the Blue Grosbeaks.
NOTE: WALKS BEGIN AT 6 A.M. IN JUNE, JULY, & AUGUST.
Bird walks behind the locked gates of the Sierra Vista EOP occur every
Sunday morning. For the summer months (June-August) walks start
promptly at *6:00
a.m.* Arrive early at the EOP Bird Viewing Platform to sign in with the
guide--group size is limited to fifteen. Late arrivals will not have access
behind the locked gates. Scopes are useful. Bring a hat and water--there is
no shade nor any amenities on the walk route. There is a chem toilet in the
parking area.
The EOP is located just east (~ 3 miles) of Sierra Vista on AZ Hwy 90. Look
for the Brua Animal Care Center and the Wildlife Viewing signs on the north
side of Hwy 90. Turn left (north) and proceed to the bird viewing platform.
Note that Google Maps may direct you to the wrong entrance.
