Wednesday Bird Walk: Confluence Park, La Verkin
Sep
17
8:00 AM08:00

Wednesday Bird Walk: Confluence Park, La Verkin

Location: Confluence Park, La Verkin

Meeting Place: Take SR-9 north through LaVerkin to 900 N. Turn left onto 900N. Follow the road through the housing to the dirt road. Travel about a mile to trailhead parking. Meet at the metal gate across the roadway.

About: We will walk dirt-and-gravel pathways along the three converging streams: LaVerkin Creek, Ash Creek and the Virgin River. The route is mostly level, up to 2 miles depending on how far participants want to go. Bathrooms at the parking lot.

Target Species: This amazing riparian area attracts a variety of migrating passerines. In addition to resident roadrunner, quail, turkey, and three dove species, we’d reasonably expect to find chat, Black-headed and Blue Grosbeak, Summer and Western Tanager, Lazuli Bunting, Phainopepla, woodpeckers, White-throated Swift and swallows. “Bonus” birds could include Calliope Hummingbird (plus 4 other hummers) and up to 3 empid (little) flycatchers, plus 4 wren species, 5 warblers, 10 sparrow types!

Leader: Lucy Ormund

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General Membership Meeting: Guest Speaker Tracy Taylor
Sep
18
6:00 PM18:00

General Membership Meeting: Guest Speaker Tracy Taylor

Location: Washington City Library

About: Red Cliffs Audubon will hold a general membership meeting on Thursday, September 18 at 6:00 p.m. at the Washington City Library. The speaker for the evening will be Tracy Taylor, an author and illustrator who is presently completing her book, Birds of the West Indies and painting final illustrations for A Guide to Bird Behavior to be published by Princeton University Press.  Trips with the Academy of Natural Sciences to remote rainforests fueled her interest in tropical birds, where she documented habitat for the Cloud-forest Pygmy-Owl, the subject of her painting for The Auk, a science journal devoted to birds. She has worked as a birdwatching guide for a resort in the southwest in addition to writing her field guides. Tracy also is the illustrator for the Black Desert Resort field guide for birds of Black Desert and Snow Canyon. The title of her presentation is An Eclectic Pathway to Being a Bird Artist- The melding of science, art, and adventure in creating bird illustrations that inform and engage.

Please mark your calendars for the meeting and plan to join fellow birders.

Tracy Taylor
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Wednesday Bird Walk: Boots-Cox/Cosby Confluence
Sep
24
8:00 AM08:00

Wednesday Bird Walk: Boots-Cox/Cosby Confluence

Location: Boots-Cox/Cosby Confluence

Meeting Place: 1080 South 900 East, St George

About: We will start at Boots-Cox Park and then move on to Crosby Family Confluence Park (2099 S. Convention Center Dr). Sidewalks and lawns are mostly level. Bathrooms at both sites.

Target Species: Vermilion Flycatcher, phoebes, pipit, sparrows, wrens, roadrunner, Crissal Thrasher, Yellow-rumped Warbler.

Leader: Paul Jaussi

 

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Saturday Field Trip: California Condor Release
Sep
27
7:30 AM07:30

Saturday Field Trip: California Condor Release

Event: California Condor Release

RCA’s field trip for September is the California Condor Release event at Vermilion Cliffs on Saturday, September 27. Five young condors will be released from the Peregrine Fund’s captivity breeding program. Field trip participants are encouraged to carpool (see details below). The release will also be livestreamed via The Peregrine Fund’s YouTube channel.

The event kicks off at 10:30 am when attendees will have a chance to learn more about the Recovery Program. Talk with condor biologists and program partners, learn about the birds and their habitat, and enjoy a festival-like atmosphere while waiting for the condors to take their first flight from the Vermilion Cliffs! The release pen will open at noon (MST/St George time).

 

We ask that if you plan to go, please sign up at https://www.mobilize.us/audubon-chapters/?show_all_events=true&tag_ids=27343. Click on the “Condor Release” event to register for the trip. Though not required, signing up helps us know how many to expect, and who intends to carpool. Also, be sure to check the Peregrine Fund website for all the event details, driving directions, etc.

FIELD TRIP DETAILS

Time (St George/Mountain Savings Time): 12:00 release, 10:30 activities begin

Where: Vermilion Cliffs Condor Release Viewing Area

Bring: A scope if you have one, binoculars, sunscreen, hat, ample water, cash, snacks, a chair, and layered clothing. A restroom and shade structure are on site.

For in-person event details, including driving directions & map, walking distance, and on-site events, visit: https://peregrinefund.org/event/2025-california-condor-release-sep27

Sign up (not required but helpful): https://www.mobilize.us/audubon-chapters/?show_all_events=true&tag_ids=27343

Carpooling option from St George: 7:30 leave the LDS church at 1285 N. Bluff Street. 120 miles, 2 hr. 15 min. (We want to arrive in time to park nearer the event.)

Carpooling option from Hurricane: 8:00 leave Heritage Park at 35 State Street. 100 miles, 1 hr. 45 min, (We want to arrive in time to park nearer the event.)

Livestream: 11:30am on The Peregrine Fund’s YouTube channel.

Event hosts: The Peregrine Fund and the Bureau of Land Management-Vermilion Cliffs National Monument

Trip Leader: Paul Hicks: 360-870-3819 | paulhicks7373@gmail.com

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Wednesday Bird Walk: Forest Park
Oct
1
8:00 AM08:00

Wednesday Bird Walk: Forest Park

Location: Forest Park

Meeting Place: 1030 N 1800 E, St George. Meet in the parking lot near the bathrooms.

About: First we’ll cover the main park’s little pond surrounded by mature trees, then follow the paved trail along the bottom of rock cliffs, and finally skirt Middleton Wash via a somewhat rough dirt trail. This small area turns up some unique birds.

Target Species: Resident Cooper’s Hawk, roadrunner, Verdin, wrens, and a variety of migrating sparrows.

Leader: Greg Cannon

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Wednesday Bird Walk: Cottonwood Cove
Oct
8
8:00 AM08:00

Wednesday Bird Walk: Cottonwood Cove

Location: Cottonwood Cove Park

Meeting Place: 11027 South Dixie Dr, St George. Meet in the parking lot by the bathrooms.

About: We will walk the paved trails along the Santa Clara River, and then make our way a short drive to bird at Stonebridge Pond.

Target Species: Wintering sparrows, kinglets, finches, and the occasional Cedar Waxwing flock. Waterfowl in the pond.

Leader: RJ Hughes

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Wednesday Bird Walk: Help Seegmiller Historic Farm
Oct
15
8:00 AM08:00

Wednesday Bird Walk: Help Seegmiller Historic Farm

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Location: Hela Seegmiller Historic Farm

Meeting Place: 2592 South 3000 East, St George. Meet at the parking lot.

About: A city park in an historic farm setting in the middle of Washington Fields. This area is surrounded by farm fields, marshes, and small ponds. The walking will be on non-paved trails. There are bathrooms.

Target Species: Vermillion Flycatcher, Marsh Wren, American Pipit, Western Meadowlark, roadrunner, raptors, sparrows, etc.

Leader: Paul Hicks

 

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Saturday Bird Walk: Sullivan Virgin River Park
Oct
18
8:00 AM08:00

Saturday Bird Walk: Sullivan Virgin River Park

Location: Sullivan Virgin River Park

Meeting Place: 965 S Washington Fields Rd. Washington. Meet at the pavilion overlooking the pond as you enter the park.

About: Mostly paved level trails along the Virgin River. Bathrooms are available.

Target Species: Phainopepla, raptors, woodpeckers, meadowlark, wrens and kinglets, sparrows, migrating warblers.

Leader: Paul Hicks       

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Wednesday Bird Walk: Fire Lake Park (Ivin's Reservoir)
Oct
22
9:00 AM09:00

Wednesday Bird Walk: Fire Lake Park (Ivin's Reservoir)

Location: Fire Lake Park (Ivin’s Reservoir)

Meeting Place: Old Hwy 91 past Santa Clara, west of the Kayenta turnoff. Meet on the sidewalk near the parking lot and public restrooms.

About: : We’ll check Fire Lake for waterfowl and shorebirds, then walk around to some of the neighborhoods for White-winged Doves, Cactus Wren, Crissal Thrasher, and other surprises. Trails are mostly level, both paved and unpaved.

Leader: John Schijf

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Wednesday Bird Walk: Grandpa's Pond
Oct
29
9:00 AM09:00

Wednesday Bird Walk: Grandpa's Pond

Location: Grandpa’s Pond (also called Stratton Pond)

Meeting Place: 350 N 3700 W, Hurricane. Meet on the sidewalk by the bathrooms.

About: : A large pond between Quail Creek Reservoir and the Virgin River. Attracts waterfowl in season and riparian species year-round. We will be almost entirely on flat, paved trails.

Leader: TBA

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Saturday Bird Walk: Springs Park & Seegmiller Marsh
Sep
13
8:00 AM08:00

Saturday Bird Walk: Springs Park & Seegmiller Marsh

Location: Springs Park & Seegmiller Marsh

Meeting Place: 2395 East Springs Dr, St George. Meet by the bathrooms

About: A community park featuring a pond near a marsh of the Virgin River. Path is paved around the pond and along the river; uneven dirt into the marsh.

Target Species: Waterfowl, herons, roadrunner, hummingbirds, Marsh Wren, phoebes, migrating warblers. Sora and Virginia Rail are possible.

Leader: Paul Hicks

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Wednesday Bird Walk: Springs Park & Seegmiller Marsh
Sep
10
8:00 AM08:00

Wednesday Bird Walk: Springs Park & Seegmiller Marsh

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Location: Springs Park & Seegmiller Marsh

Meeting Place: 2395 East Springs Dr, St George. Meet by the bathrooms

About: A community park featuring a pond near a marsh of the Virgin River. Path is paved around the pond and along the river; uneven dirt into the marsh.

Target Species: Waterfowl, herons, roadrunner, hummingbirds, Marsh Wren, phoebes, migrating warblers. Sora and Virginia Rail are possible.

Leader: RJ Hughes

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Wednesday Bird Walk: St. James Park
Sep
3
7:00 AM07:00

Wednesday Bird Walk: St. James Park

Location: St. James Park

Meeting Place: 741 St James Ln, St George. Meet at the parking lot by the bathrooms.

About: Flat, mostly paved trails skirt the Virgin River, Fort Pierce Wash, and the St George Golf Course and ponds, attracting a variety of passerines and waterfowl.

Targer Species: Bullock’s Oriole, roadrunner, migrating warblers, swallows, sparrows.

Leader: Paul Jaussi

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Wednesday Bird Walk: Sullivan Virgin River Park
Aug
27
7:00 AM07:00

Wednesday Bird Walk: Sullivan Virgin River Park

Location: Sullivan Virgin River Park

Meeting Place: 965 South Washington Fields Rd, Washington. Meet at the pavilion overlooking the pond as you enter the park.

About: Mostly paved level trails along the Virgin River. Bathrooms. We might take the up-canyon route.

Target Species: Orioles, grosbeaks, kingbird, raptors, woodpeckers, wrens, chat, sparrows, warblers; Phainopepla is possible.

Leader: TBA

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Wednesday Bird Walk: Tuweap Drive Riparian Area (Sand Hollow Wash)
Aug
20
7:00 AM07:00

Wednesday Bird Walk: Tuweap Drive Riparian Area (Sand Hollow Wash)

Location: Tuweap Drive Riparian Area (Sand Hollow Wash)

Meeting Place: Parking lot across Tuweap Dr from the Sierra Point Apartments, 1503 N 2100 W, St George. Meet at the trailhead at the south end of the parking lot.

About: Paved/unpaved paths on both sides of wash. The trickling water here is a magnet for a variety of both desert and riparian birds. Bathrooms across the wash near Snow Canyon HS.

Target Species: Marsh Wren, Anna’s Hummingbird, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, sparrows, quail; possibly rails, Green Heron.

Leader:John Schijf

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Saturday Bird Walk: Tonaquint Nature Center
Aug
16
7:00 AM07:00

Saturday Bird Walk: Tonaquint Nature Center

Location: Tonaquint Nature Center

Meeting Place: 1851 South Dixie Dr, St George. Meet at the last parking lot by the tennis courts and bathrooms.

About: The Tonaquint Nature Park is one of the better places to find birds within our populated areas. Large, mature trees surrounding a pond attract both woodland birds and waterfowl, migrants and residents. Most anything can show up here. The paths are mostly dirt but level and maintained.

Leader: Paul Hicks

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Wednesday Bird Walk: Tonaquint Nature Park
Aug
13
7:00 AM07:00

Wednesday Bird Walk: Tonaquint Nature Park

Location: Tonaquint Nature Park

Meeting Place: 1851 South Dixie Dr, St George. Meet at the last parking lot by the tennis courts and bathrooms

About: The Tonaquint Nature Park is one of the better places to find birds within our populated areas. Large, mature trees surrounding a pond attract both woodland birds and waterfowl, migrants and residents. Most anything can show up here. The paths are mostly dirt but level and maintained.

Leader: TBA

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Wednesday Bird Walk: Royal Oaks Park
Aug
6
7:00 AM07:00

Wednesday Bird Walk: Royal Oaks Park

Location: Royal Oaks Park

Meeting Place: 1250 N 1400 W, St George. Meet by the bathrooms.

About: Royal Oaks is a small park but has excellent habitat and always has good birds. There are paved trails but we will also use the dirt path along the wash behind the houses. A family of Cooper’s Hawks has resided here.

Leader: TBA

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Wednesday Bird Walk: Forest Park
Jul
30
7:00 AM07:00

Wednesday Bird Walk: Forest Park

Location:Forest Park

Meeting Place:1030 N 1800 E, St George. Meet in the parking lot near the bathrooms

About:First we’ll cover the main park’s little pond surrounded by mature trees, then follow the paved trail along the bottom of rock cliffs, and finally skirt Middleton Wash via a somewhat rough dirt trail. This small area turns up some unique birds.

Target Species:Resident Cooper’s Hawk, roadrunner, Verdin, wrens, and a variety of migrating sparrows.

Leader:TBA

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Wednesday Bird Walk: Sullivan Park
Jul
23
7:00 AM07:00

Wednesday Bird Walk: Sullivan Park

Location: Sullivan Virgin River Park

Meeting Place: 965 South Washington Fields Rd, Washington. Meet at the pavilion overlooking the pond as you enter the park.

About: Mostly paved level trails along the Virgin River. Bathrooms. We might take the up-canyon route.

Target Species:Orioles, grosbeaks, kingbird, raptors, woodpeckers, wrens, chat, sparrows, warblers; Phainopepla is possible.

Leader: TBA

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July Field Trip: Markagunt Plateau (near Cedar Breaks)
Jul
19
6:00 AM06:00

July Field Trip: Markagunt Plateau (near Cedar Breaks)

Location: High elevation birding at the Markagunt Plateau (near Cedar Breaks)

About: Spend the day in cooler temperatures looking for high elevation birds and enjoying the wildflower bloom on the Markagunt Plateau near Cedar Breaks. Possible birds include Clark’s Nutcracker, Mountain Bluebird, Red Crossbill, Warbling Vireo, flycatchers, woodpeckers and sapsuckers among others. Bring your binoculars (scope optional), plenty of water and snacks, and good hiking shoes as we will be walking on trails. We will be at 9,600' elevation so temperatures will be pleasant, but be ready for higher sun exposure (hats, sunscreen, water, etc). 

Meeting Locations for Carpooling: Click on embedded links for locations and directions.

6:00am at the Grapevine Trailhead off exit 13 of I-15. 

6:45am Canyon Park (East Side), Cedar City

We will follow Hwy 14 up Cedar Canyon, past the turn to Cedar Breaks, and turn off the highway at Forest Road 251 (37.570265, -112.800408) and then follow FR 240 for 2 miles. Note: 4-wheel drive is not needed but a high-clearance vehicle is recommended if you plan to drive your own car.

We will plan to stop birding around 12:00 noon.

Please email RedCliffsAudubon@gmail.com for more details as the date approaches.

Trip Leader: Paul Jaussi

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Wednesday Bird Walk: Springs Park & Seegmiller Marsh
Jul
16
7:00 AM07:00

Wednesday Bird Walk: Springs Park & Seegmiller Marsh

Location: Springs Park & Seegmiller Marsh

Meeting Place: 2395 East Springs Dr, St George. Meet by the bathrooms.

About: A community park featuring a pond near a marsh of the Virgin River. Path is paved around the pond and along the river; uneven dirt into the marsh.
Target Species: Waterfowl, herons, roadrunner, hummingbirds, Marsh Wren, phoebes, migrating warblers. Sora and Virginia Rail are possible.

Leader: TBA

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Saturday Bird Walk: Tonaquint Nature Park
Jul
12
7:00 AM07:00

Saturday Bird Walk: Tonaquint Nature Park

Location: Tonaquint Nature Park

Meeting Place: 1851 South Dixie Dr, St George. Meet at the last parking lot by the tennis courts and bathrooms.

About: The Tonaquint Nature Park is one of the better places to find birds within our populated areas. Large, mature trees surrounding a pond attract both woodland birds and waterfowl, migrants and residents. Most anything can show up here. The paths are mostly dirt but level and maintained.

Leader: RJ Hughes

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Wednesday Bird Walk: Tonaquint Nature Park
Jul
9
7:00 AM07:00

Wednesday Bird Walk: Tonaquint Nature Park

Location: Tonaquint Nature Park

Meeting Place: 1851 South Dixie Dr, St George. Meet at the last parking lot by the tennis courts and bathrooms.

About: The Tonaquint Nature Park is one of the better places to find birds within our populated areas. Large, mature trees surrounding a pond attract both woodland birds and waterfowl, migrants and residents. Most anything can show up here. The paths are mostly dirt but level and maintained.

Leader: TBA

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Wednesday Bird Walk: Confluence Park La Verkin
Jul
2
7:00 AM07:00

Wednesday Bird Walk: Confluence Park La Verkin

Location: Confluence Park, La Verkin

Meeting Place: Take SR-9 north through LaVerkin to 900 N. Turn left onto 900N. Follow the road through the housing to the dirt road. Travel about a mile to trailhead parking. Meet at the metal gate across the roadway.

About: We will walk dirt-and-gravel pathways along the three converging streams: LaVerkin Creek, Ash Creek and the Virgin River. The route is mostly level, up to 2 miles depending on how far participants want to go. Bathrooms at the parking lot.

Target Species: This amazing riparian area attracts a variety of migrating passerines and summer breeders. In addition to resident roadrunner, quail, turkey, and three dove species, we’d reasonably expect to find Phainopepla, Western Kingbird, Yellow Warblers, White-throated Swift and swallows, hummingbirds, woodpeckers. Up to 5 wren species and 10 sparrow types are possible!

Leader:TBA

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Wednesday Bird Walk: Sullivan Park
Jun
25
7:00 AM07:00

Wednesday Bird Walk: Sullivan Park

Location: Sullivan Park

Meeting Place: 965 South Washington Fields Rd, Washington. Meet at the pavilion overlooking the pond as you enter the park.

About: Mostly paved level trails along the Virgin River. Bathrooms. We might take the up-canyon route.

Target Species: Orioles, grosbeaks, kingbird, raptors, woodpeckers, wrens, chat, sparrows, warblers; Phainopepla is possible.

Leader: TBA

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Wednesday Bird Walk: Tonaquint Nature Park
Jun
18
7:00 AM07:00

Wednesday Bird Walk: Tonaquint Nature Park

Location: Tonaquint Nature Park

Meeting Place: 1851 South Dixie Dr, St George. Meet at the last parking lot by the tennis courts and bathrooms.

About: The Tonaquint Nature Park is one of the better places to find birds within our populated areas. Large, mature trees surrounding a pond attract both woodland birds and waterfowl, migrants and residents. Most anything can show up here. The paths are mostly dirt but level and maintained.

Leader: Paul Hicks

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Saturday Bird Walk: Royal Oaks Park
Jun
14
7:00 AM07:00

Saturday Bird Walk: Royal Oaks Park

Location: Royal Oaks Park

Meeting Place: 1250 N 1400 W, St George. Meet by the bathrooms.

About: Royal Oaks is a small park but has excellent habitat and always has good birds. There are paved trails but we will also use the dirt path along the wash behind the houses. Recently a family of Cooper’s Hawks resided here.

Leader:Paul Hicks

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Wednesday Bird Walk: Tuweap Riparian Area
Jun
4
7:00 AM07:00

Wednesday Bird Walk: Tuweap Riparian Area

  • 1503 North 2100 West St. George, UT, 84770 United States (map)
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Location: Tuweap Drive Riparian Area(Sand Hollow Wash) (map)

Meeting Place: Parking lot across Tuweap Dr from the Sierra Point Apartments, 1503 N 2100 W, St George. Meet at the trailhead at the south end of the parking lot.

About: Paved/unpaved paths on both sides of wash. The trickling water here is a magnet for a variety of both desert and riparian birds. Bathrooms across the wash near Snow Canyon HS.

Target species: Marsh Wren, BH Grosbeak, Summer Tanager, sparrows, quail; possibly rails, Green Heron.

Leader: John Schijf

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Wednesday Bird Walk: Cottonwood Cove and Mathis Parks
May
28
7:00 AM07:00

Wednesday Bird Walk: Cottonwood Cove and Mathis Parks

Location: Cottonwood Cove and Mathis Parks

Meeting Place: 11027 South Dixie Dr, St George. Meet in the parking lot by the bathrooms.

About: : We will walk the paved trails along the Santa Clara River, and then make our way a short drive to bird at Mathis Park.

Target Species: Summer breeding birds

Leader: RJ Hughes

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Wednesday Bird Walk: Hela Seegmiller Historic Farm
May
21
7:00 AM07:00

Wednesday Bird Walk: Hela Seegmiller Historic Farm

Location: Hela Seegmiller Historic Farm

Meeting Place: 2592 South 3000 East, St George. Meet at the parking lot. NOTE the 7:00am start time going forward for the summer walks.

About: A city park in an historic farm setting in the middle of Washington Fields. This area is surrounded by farm fields, marshes, and small ponds. Paths are unpaved and will be muddy after rains. Bathrooms

Target Species: Vermilion Flycatcher, Western Meadowlark, American Pipit, Mountain Bluebird, Marsh Wren, roadrunner, raptors, sparrows, etc.

Leader: Paul Jaussi

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Saturday Bird Walk: Sullivan Park
May
17
8:30 AM08:30

Saturday Bird Walk: Sullivan Park

Location: Sullivan Virgin River Park

Meeting Place: . Meet at the pavilion overlooking the pond as you enter the park.

About: Mostly paved level trails along the Virgin River. Bathrooms. We might take the up-canyon route.

Target species: Orioles, grosbeaks, kingbird, raptors, woodpeckers, wrens, chat, sparrows, warblers; Phainopepla is possible.

Leader:Paul Hicks

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Wednesday Bird Walk: Sullivan Park
May
14
8:00 AM08:00

Wednesday Bird Walk: Sullivan Park

Location: Sullivan Virgin River Park

Meeting Place: 965 S Washington Fields Rd. Washington. Meet at the pavilion overlooking the pond as you enter the park.

About:Mostly paved level trails along the Virgin River. Bathrooms.

Target Species: Phainopepla, raptors, woodpeckers, meadowlark, wrens and kinglets, migrating warblers.

Leader: Paul Hicks

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Birds Blooms: Plant Walk at Snow Canyon State Park
May
8
8:00 AM08:00

Birds Blooms: Plant Walk at Snow Canyon State Park

Birds and Blooms: Plant Walk at Snow Canyon State Park   Sand Dunes/West Canyon Parking Lot

 Location: West Canyon Road in Snow Canyon 

 Meeting Place: Turn left at the sign for the Sand Dunes/West Canyon Parking Lot, a mile north of the south Park Entrance Station. Meet at the picnic area. Bring your Park Pass or pay a daily admission fee per vehicle ($10 for Utah Residents or $5 for Senior Utah Residents).

 

About:We will see a diversity of plants that are native to this region, including trees, shrubs and seasonal wildflowers. These plants provide birds with shelter, protection and food. This is a mostly level gravel road with a gradual elevation gain in spots, passing through both the Mojave and Great Basin Deserts. We will walk about two miles round trip at a moderate pace. Public restrooms are available at the starting and ending points. Participants may head back at any time. A plant list and pencils will be provided.

 

Leaders: Marcie Eberwine

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