Northern Arizona Audubon Society upcoming events

Program Meeting | On your own in western Alaska: Birding Nome and Adak (27 Oct 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Asian strays and Arctic breeders make western Alaska one of the most exciting birding destinations in North America. While guided trips are a great way to visit this area, Nome and Adak are fantastic choices for a self-guided Alaskan adventure.

When: Doors open at 5:30. Snacks provided. Program begins at 6:00 pm.

Speaker: Jason Wilder.

Jason Wilder has been a Flagstaff resident and active in the local birding community since 2008. When he's not chasing his goal of 400 bird species in Coconino County, he is a local eBird reviewer, has vetted records of rare birds as a member of the Arizona Bird Committee, is Vice-president of Research for Northern Arizona University, and occasionally teaches Ornithology at NAU.

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This program is hosted by the Northern Arizona Audubon Society, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting birds and the habitats they rely on across Northern Arizona. Everyone is welcome! If you enjoy our events, please consider supporting our work by becoming a member, making a donation, or signing up for our newsletter.

Bird Walk | Sedona Wetlands (28 Oct 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Join us for a visit during fall migration. A scope will be available for close views of waterfowl, shorebirds, and other good stuff.

Meeting Point: Sedona Wetlands parking lot

Directions: The turn off for the Sedona Wetlands is 4 miles west of the Sedona High School along Hwy 89A

What to Bring: Water, snacks, binoculars, camera, scope (if you have one), sturdy shoes, proper clothing, hat, sunscreen, etc.

About the Location: We will walk a 0.5 mile loop through riparian habitat, with a long stop at the big pond overlook pavilion. The trail is completely flat & well maintained.

Questions: Janie Ward-Langley – footballmom27@gmail.com

Program Meeting | All I Want for Christmas is More Birds (28 Oct 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT

What do birders really want for Christmas? More birds!

Join Rich Armstrong for a humorous look at the Christmas Bird Count (CBC)— what it is, how it works, and why birders willingly get up before dawn in the middle of winter to count birds.

The CBC is an early-winter bird census; the world’s longest-running community science survey. Thousands participate, counting every bird they see. Feeder watchers also join in, counting birds from the comfort of home.

At our October meeting, Rich Armstrong will tell you everything you. need to know about the Christmas Bird Count, including why you should participate.

Time: Doors open 5:30pm, Program starts 6pm

Presenter: Rich Armstrong, PhD., has been birding in Texas, Oregon, and now Arizona, for 37 years. Rich is the coordinator of the Sedona CBC, is the Birding Pal for the Verde Valley, and coordinates the North America Migratory Bird Count for Yavapai County. He is the local Audubon Chapter Steward for the Sedona Wetlands Preserve and has led over 100 birding field trips here. Sit back, relax, find out why Rich Armstrong is known as the ‘big mouth of the valley.’

Before he became an avid birder, Rich earned his PhD in Nuclear Inorganic Chemistry from Stanford. He spent 5 ½ years in the Army as a nuclear and chemical officer including jumping out of airplanes in Korea and as a Professor of Chemistry at West Point. He also spent 15 years in Army Reserves, retiring as a Major. He worked 20 years for Texaco and was part of the team that invented long life coolant.

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Bird Walk | Cave Springs Campground (31 Oct 2026)

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Join us for a beautiful morning of birding in Oak Creek Canyon, where towering canyon walls, flowing water, and lush vegetation create one of the most diverse bird habitats in Northern Arizona. May is an excellent time to visit, with spring migrants and breeding birds filling the canyon with color and song—making this a rewarding outing for birders of all experience levels.

Meeting Point: Parking lot immediately to the right of the entrance road OR meet at the Bashas in Flagstaff (see below) and carpool.
Directions: From Sedona, drive north on Highway 89A into Oak Creek Canyon. Turn into Cave Springs Campground (look for signage). From Flagstaff, park at the Bashas Supermarket on Woodlands Blvd (on the left side of the store facing Woodlands). We'll carpool from there to the campground.

What to Bring: Water, snacks, binoculars, camera, sturdy shoes, and weather-appropriate clothing

About the Location: Cave Springs Campground sits along Oak Creek in a shaded canyon setting with a mix of riparian habitat and canyon forest. This combination attracts a wide variety of species, especially during spring migration. Expect birds such as raptors, passerines, maybe even an American Dipper, along with year-round canyon residents. We will walk approximately 1.5 miles on relatively easy trails.

Questions: Tom Linda, (928) 864-9047 or roughlegged@gmail.com

Join the Flock!

This bird walk is hosted by the Northern Arizona Audubon Society, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting birds and the habitats they rely on across Northern Arizona. Everyone is welcome! If you enjoy our events, please consider supporting our work by becoming a member, making a donation, or signing up for our newsletter.