Bird Walk | Find the First of Spring Migrants – Kachina Wetlands

Celebrate the first weekend of spring by searching for the season’s first migrants at Kachina Wetlands. Early arrivals—from shorebirds to swallows—are already beginning to move through Northern Arizona, and this productive wetland is one of the best places in the Flagstaff area to see them. Join expert birder Harry Jones as he helps spot and identify whatever surprises migration brings that morning.

Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026

Time: 8:00–10:30 AM

Meeting Point: Parking area for Kachina Wetlands at the end of Tovar Trail in Kachina Village.

Directions: From Flagstaff, drive south on I-17 to the Kachina Village exit. Turn right onto Tovar Trail and follow it to the end of the road. The parking area will be on the right.

What to Bring: Binoculars, warm clothes, hat, sunscreen, and water.

About the Location: Kachina Wetlands provides excellent wetland habitat that attracts a wide variety of birds during migration. The walk will cover approximately two miles along a flat dirt road. A porta potty is available at the beginning and end of the walk.

Questions:
Harry Jones – hjones@birdpop.org

Register so we can notify you directly of any updates, including cancellations, delays, or weather-related changes. Not mandatory to attend.

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