Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival: Indian Springs Field Trip

  The name comes from a freshwater source that Native Americans used centuries ago. Although not flowing like descriptions of the past, it is a lovely spot protected by towering cottonwoods. It is located in Clarkdale a short distance past Tuzigoot Road, next to the Clarkdale Wastewater Treatment plant. We will encounter some rough footing along the way, make sure you have appropriate footwear. We are expecting a nice variety of birds; flycatchers and swallows out in the open, Verdin and Bell’s Vireo as we make our way down to the Verde and the usual suspects along the Verde River. There should be Yellow Warblers, Common Yellowthroats, Summer Tanagers and hopefully a Black Hawk or two. Rating: 4 Transportation: Self-drive Meal: None Cost: $40 Trip Guide: Rosa Palarino Rosa has been a participant and/or volunteer for the Verde Valley Birding & Nature Festival since 2008. She completed her education in Wildlife Biology & Management and Environmental Sciences in the Northeast, and has worked throughout the country studying various bird species for the past 20+ years. She is a Natural Resource Specialist/Wildlife Biologist with the National Park Service. She spends as much time as possible exploring the outdoors and when not traveling, she is planning her next adventure. Rosa is thrilled to be a part of the VVBNF!       Part of the Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival It’s the 2024 Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival! In 2024, join us as we explore the theme of migration and its impact on riparian areas in our environment. Our keynote speaker, Richard Crossley, will lead discussions, and the featured bird for the year is the common black hawk. The Free Family Nature Festival at the Verde Valley Birding & Nature Festival will be in the lagoon area on Saturday, April 27th from 9am to 3pm. There will be armchair birding and guided bird walks all across the Verde Valley from April 25th - 28th that you do need to register for.