Date: 4/27/24 9:36 am From: Andrew Core <tucsonrba...> Subject: [AZNMbirds] [EXT]RBA Tucson, AZ - 27 April 2024
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Hello Birders,
This update of Tucson Audubon Society's Rare Bird Alert for Southeast Arizona was made on April 27, 2024; the next update will be made on May 3. Email your reports to rarebirdalert AT tucsonaudubon.org.
SEVERAL IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS follow the sightings, including information on temporary closures and rules for access to other important birding areas. Abbreviation "m.ob." = multiple observers. An asterisk (*) preceding a species name in the list indicates that it merits careful, full documentation. A pound sign (#) indicates that brief corroborating details are warranted. Documentation and photos of review species may be submitted at http://www.azfo.org/gallery/1main/whatIsABC.html and recent rarity photos can be seen at http://www.azfo.net/gallery/1main/photos_recent.html. A list of review species can be found here: http://www.azfo.org/gallery/1main/ReviewList.html
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SPECIES MENTIONED IN THIS REPORT: #Broad-winged Hawk #Short-tailed Hawk #American Golden-Plover #Semipalmated Sandpiper #Ruddy Ground Dove #Berylline Hummingbird *TUFTED FLYCATCHER #Eastern Phoebe #Rufous-backed Robin #Brown Thrasher #Tennessee Warbler #Kentucky Warbler *FLAME-COLORED TANAGER #Golden-crowned Sparrow #Baltimore Oriole
SIERRA VISTA & the HUACHUCAS A *TUFTED FLYCATCHER was photographed in upper Ramsey Canyon on 4/25 (anonymous) and continued on 4/26 (m.ob.); GPS: 31.4316430, -110.3215088 At the San Pedro House, a dark morph #BROAD-WINGED HAWK was photographed along the river on 4/17 (Steven Tracey). At the Hereford Bridge over the San Pedro River, a light morph #BROAD-WINGED HAWK was reported on 4/21 (Susan Allerton). Another light morph #BROAD-WINGED HAWK was reported over Hereford on 4/25 (Joelle Buffa, Clyde Morris). A #GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW continued at the Battiste Bed & Breakfast this week (m.ob.).
PORTAL & the CHIRICAHUAS (annotated map: http://goo.gl/maps/XfXfX) A *FLAME-COLORED TANAGER was photographed on 4/23 and a #BROWN THRASHER continued in a Whitetail Canyon yard this week (Rick Taylor). A #BROWN THRASHER continued at Cave Creek Ranch through 4/26 (m.ob.). A #BROAD-WINGED HAWK was reported on 4/22 (Shaun Robson). A #BROAD-WINGED HAWK was reported from East Turkey Creek at FR42/FR42B on 4/22 (Mark Gonzalez). A #BALTIMORE ORIOLE was photographed in a private yard on (John Roser). An #EASTERN PHOEBE was reported east of town on 4/23 (Scott Standley).
TUBAC area (annotated map: http://goo.gl/maps/yDqi0) A #BROAD-WINGED HAWK continued at the Tubac Hawk Watch at Ron Morriss Park through 4/23 (Peter Collins). A #GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW continued in a neighborhood west of Tubac on 4/13 (Dale Sweetnam).
GREEN VALLEY & the SANTA RITAS A #BROAD-WINGED HAWK was reported along East Box Canyon road on 4/22 (m.ob.). In Madera Canyon (map: http://goo.gl/dXBYP), a #BERYLLINE HUMMINGBIRD continued at the Madera Kubo Lodge this week (m.ob.).
NOGALES area A #SHORT-TAILED HAWK was reported at the Nogales Dog Park ponds (formerly Palo Duro Creek Golf Course) on 4/25 (David Palmer). A #RUFOUS-BACKED ROBIN continued in a Rio Rico yard on 4/26 (Donna Bazzo).
WILLCOX & the SULPHUR SPRINGS VALLEY Two *AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVER were photographed at Lake Cochise by the Twin Lakes Golf Course on 4/23 (David Palmer) and continued on 4/26 (m.ob.). Two #SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPERS were reported on 4/26 (m.ob.).
PATAGONIA #RUFOUS-BACKED ROBINS continued along Blue Haven Road between the Patons and the Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve and at the Preserve this week (m.ob.).
GRAHAM COUNTY A #KENTUCKY WARBLER and a #TENNESSEE WARBLER were reported at Howard Well on Hackberry Ranch Rd on 4/22 (Jeff Coker); the Kentucky Warbler was photographed later in the day (Diane Drobka).
ORACLE A #GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported at Oracle State Park on 4/25 (Joan K.).
TUCSON area A #GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was photographed in Catalina SP in Montrose Wash (GPS: 32.42260, -110.91235) on 4/23 (Tim DeJonghe).
The Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department security procedures are subject to change any time. Please see the "bird watching" link on this page for important information regarding access: http://webcms.pima.gov/government/wastewaterreclamation/
RAMSEY CANYON - Ramsey Canyon Preserve is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
ASH CANYON B&B: open dawn to dusk EXCEPT Thursday, when open noon to dusk. Parking is limited; please carpool whenever possible. No need to call ahead.
FORT HUACHUCA - access requirements are posted on its official webpage at https://home.army.mil/huachuca/index.php/about/Garrison/DES/physical-security/visitor-access. The Visitor Control Center is located at the Van Deman Gate on Hwy 90. The fort is an active military installation and will suspend your driving privileges on Post for 30 days on your first offense for talking or using a cell phone while driving. You MUST use a hands free device. Current entry requirements (subject to change without notice): US citizens must pass a background check and should be prepared to show photo ID for everyone in the vehicle at the entrance, and possibly your vehicle registration and insurance as well. Sometimes, foreign nationals are required to have an approved military escort; contact the base (520.533.7111), or possibly the Sierra Vista Visitor's Bureau (520.417.6960) well in advance. ACCESS NOTE: a REAL ID is required for entry; some state driver's licenses qualify; see https://www.dhs.gov/real-id-public-faqs for details.
SANTA CRUZ FLATS: Management at the Evergreen Turf Sod Farm has asked birders not to drive into the property (i.e., the 2750 road); birding from perimeter roads (i.e., Tweedy or Pretzer) is still fine.
AVRA VALLEY WRF: Gates open at 7AM and close PROMPTLY at 2PM (do not linger, you will be locked inside). Access subject to change without notice.
GREEN VALLEY WRF: Open 7 AM - 2 PM. Use the call box at the gate, follow the signs for parking, and stay away from buildings and construction equipment. Access subject to change without notice.
CORONA DE TUCSON WRF and NOGALES STP: Closed to entry; some facilities may be viewed from outside the fence.
