Upcoming Field Trips and Surveys
Let's go birding! Our field trips are generally free and open to the public. If driving is required, we will try to carpool using participants’ vehicles. We do ask passengers to reimburse the driver at a rate of $.15 (15 cents) per mile, to be split between all passengers in the vehicle. Bring binoculars, comfortable walking shoes and gear, and all the water and snacks you will need.
To manage the group size on some of our trips, we ask that you sign up in advance. Just click the listed email address to contact the trip leader for details, start time, carpooling, etc.
Please provide your cell number.
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Bird Walks for 2026
February 7, 2026, 9:30 a.m.
March 7, 8:30 a.m.
April 4, 8:00 a.m.
May 2, 8:00 a.m.
June 6, 7:30 a.m.
July 4, 7:00 a.m.
August 1, 7:30 a.m.
September 5, 7:30 a.m.
October 3, 8:00 a.m.
November 7, 9:00 a.m.
On the first Saturday of the month (beginning in February), we lead bird walks in Watson Woods, one of our favorite Prescott birding sites!
The walks are approximately 2 hours long and are open to birders of all ages and levels. Experienced Prescott Audubon birders lead these outings. This is a great way to get acquainted with birds and birding or to improve your skills.
Meet at the Peavine Trailhead parking area on Sundog Ranch Rd.
(GPS: 34.57542; -112.42723; fee $3/vehicle).
No registration required; everyone is welcome.
**We begin promptly at the listed start time**
PAS Nature & Bird Walk
Thursday, October 23, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Our series of casual bird walks continues this month at Fain Park, one of our favorite birding spots. Fain Park is at 2200 N 5th St., Prescott Valley. No registration is necessary, just feel welcome to focus on enjoyment of birds, birders, and nature.
Easy walking trails.
PAS Nature & Bird Walk
Thursday, November 6, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Our series of casual bird walks continues in November at the Highlands Center for Natural History, 1375 S Walker Rd. No registration is necessary, just feel welcome to focus on enjoyment of birds, birders, and nature.
Easy walking trails.
Bubbling Ponds at Page Springs
Friday, November 21
Join us for autumn birding at the Bubbling Ponds IBA in Page Springs! It's right across the creek from the Page Springs fish hatchery, and it hosts a huge variety of birds and fall colors. We will check on the arrival of the wintering ducks and sparrows. This is mostly-level 2-mile trail.
Limit 8. To register and for details, contact [email protected].
Chino Christmas Bird Count (CBC)
Monday, December 15
Want to get out birding with one of our Christmas Bird Count teams? We would love to have you join our count this year. The Chino count covers the town and some beautiful stretches beyond, including the upper Verde River.
CBC's are open to all and a time-honored way to meet other birders and participate in this worldwide citizen science day.
To register, contact [email protected]
Prescott Christmas Bird Count (CBC)
Wednesday, December 17
Want to get out birding with one of our Christmas Bird Count teams? We would love to have you join our count this year. CBC's are open to all and a time-honored way to meet other birders and participate in this worldwide citizen science day. And we are planning an end-of-day social to share our stories as well as some good eats.
To register, contact [email protected].
Start Your Year Right!
January 1, 2026
This field trip is an annual Prescott tradition. It's for all who want to get out birding in 2026 ASAP-- and for those who enjoy keeping annual county lists of birds seen. We try to hit the best spots for winter bird sightings in the Prescott area. We begin at a reasonable 9 AM and, weather permitting, some of us might bird into the afternooon.
To register and for details, contact [email protected] .
Upper Verde River Surveys
IBA Surveys
These ongoing surveys document changes in bird populations over time in this riparian habitat east of Paulden. The data contribute to the Audubon Southwest IBA database and help to preserve the IBA status of this beautiful area. The survey transects include off-trail walking over somewhat difficult terrain.
Yellow-Billed Cuckoo Surveys
These surveys are a chance to help document the presence of a threatened species in this riparian habitat east of Paulden. The survey transects include off-trail walking over somewhat difficult terrain. The weather will likely be hot and will include a chance of thunderstorms.
Bird Walks by The Lookout
Walks in the Prescott region
sponsored by one of our local birding shops (formerly Jay's Bird Barn)