Not Just a Field Trip…AZFO Field Expeditions
We have designed these expeditions with our mission in mind -- to study Arizona’s birdlife. When you join in a Field Expedition, you are contributing to the understanding of the seasonal status of birds around our state. We may design an expedition in hopes of observing a single AZ rarity suspected to be in an under-studied region. We might survey an area to improve our knowledge of the winter distribution of species there.
These are birding field trips with a purpose. What we learn from these Expeditions will contribute to better management of less-well-known tracts around our entire state, for the benefit of birds and the habitat we share. Because we turn to experienced ornithologists to identify areas in need of study,
these outings are community science at its best. We provide leaders, location, and logistics.
After that, we need YOU --to help gather the data.
AZFO needs your help in locating Bendire’s and LeConte’s thrashers!
Help us collect valuable location data to improve conservation practices for these species.
When: January 11 and February 2, 2025
Detailed Expedition Description, CLICK HERE
TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE
Starting in early 2025, the Great Basin Bird Observatory and the Arizona Game and Fish Department will deploy lightweight GPS transmitters on a small sample of Bendire's and LeConte's thrashers. The purpose of this initiative is to track the movements of these interesting birds and to understand how they respond to the installation of industrial-scale solar facilities.
We are looking for volunteers to help mark the territories of thrashers, which is essential for capturing and tagging them. Target areas for this project include Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land in Arizona and Nevada, particularly around Gila Bend, Buckeye, Lake Havasu, and Pahrump. We will conduct surveys along transects on roads and washes, utilizing call playback and opportunistic searches. Data collection will be streamlined using the Field Maps app, and the GBBO will provide account access.
Your participation is essential to ensure the success of this meaningful project! Join us in making a difference for thrasher conservation!
Greenlee County AZFO Expedition
November 9-10, 2024
Report Coming Soon!!!
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Field Expeditions and Workshops!
AZFO is committed to enhancing bird identification skills and overall knowledge of distributions of Arizona's birds through Field Expeditions and Workshops. To support these activities we have created a new “Field Expedition and Workshop" Fund to help cover related costs, including trip leader compensation and expense reimbursements, insurances, communications, supplies and equipment, and all other expenditures that the board deems necessary to maintain and improve these programs. Your contribution would be greatly appreciated and would directly support our field expeditions and workshops. To donate, click below and type "Field Expeditions" into the notes section of the donation form.
(AZFO Field Expedition. Photo: Jennie Macfarland)