Tucson Bird Alliance: Driving Tour in Sulphur Springs Valley with Tim Helentjaris

The Sulphur Springs Valley south of Willcox entertains a number of winter visitors, not just thousands of Sandhill Cranes but also shorebirds and raptors. We’ll be driving around the fields and fallow areas looking in particular for Thick-billed Longspurs, Bendire’s Thrashers, perhaps even Mountain Plover. Bring water, snacks and lunch; scope would also be useful. No restrooms or water available. Limited to 11 participants. Sunrise: 7:20AM Directions: final meeting instructions by email. Leader: Tim Helentjaris (tnhelentjaris@msn.com) Registration fee: $35/member, $50/non-member* Trip difficulty: Easy, with short strolls from vehicles through flat areas; Trip Duration: Return early afternoon. Carpooling required.