SE Arizona
Feb 14, 2021 13:14:32 #
Ed Chu
Loc: Las Vegas NV
Thinking about heading to SE AZ. this spring: Madeira Canyon, Whitewater Draw, etc; someone posted some pics recently from Whitewater Draw; if anyone has experience shooting birds, could you please post some info about hotels, etc. to use as a "base point." good times to go, some good shooting locations EWtc?
Feb 14, 2021 13:32:46 #
Feb 14, 2021 13:47:02 #
Feb 14, 2021 14:05:55 #
I don't think the forest campgrounds are. I may be wrong but the last time I checked to go there the campgrounds were closed. Go on line to check independent lodging. Some neat places.
Feb 14, 2021 14:08:13 #
Feb 14, 2021 14:09:44 #
ED,
Here is a listing of all places open and closed in AZ;
https://www.visitarizona.com/covid-19/whats-open-in-arizona/
HTH
Here is a listing of all places open and closed in AZ;
https://www.visitarizona.com/covid-19/whats-open-in-arizona/
HTH
Feb 14, 2021 14:13:29 #
Feb 14, 2021 14:24:36 #
Feb 14, 2021 14:38:45 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
Busbum wrote:
All Forest Campgrounds are open in Southwest AZ
OP said Southeast. If I recall correctly it has big mountains and might be closed due to snow.
Feb 14, 2021 17:49:28 #
IDGuy,
I know he said Southeast, I only mentioned where I'm physically located at, also, if you looked at the link I posted it had all of Arizona!!!
I know he said Southeast, I only mentioned where I'm physically located at, also, if you looked at the link I posted it had all of Arizona!!!
IDguy wrote:
OP said Southeast. If I recall correctly it has big mountains and might be closed due to snow.
Feb 15, 2021 08:04:47 #
Ed Chu wrote:
Thinking about heading to SE AZ. this spring: Madeira Canyon, Whitewater Draw, etc; someone posted some pics recently from Whitewater Draw; if anyone has experience shooting birds, could you please post some info about hotels, etc. to use as a "base point." good times to go, some good shooting locations EWtc?
We have the same trip planned for next week. We are staying in Tombstone, AZ. Here is a link to the Arizona Game and Fish "Crane Cam.'
https://www.azgfd.com/wildlife/viewing/webcamlist/sandhillcrane/cranecam/
Enjoy.
Feb 15, 2021 08:06:07 #
The cranes leave Whitewater in March. Their numbers start decreasing towards the end of February. Water is pumped into Whitewater and as the cranes leave less and less water is pumped in and it's pretty dry by the end of March. The water level is down now compared to former years. The camping there is pretty primitive and it's on a first come basis. Lots of people this year there.
Feb 15, 2021 08:14:21 #
Wilcox Playa and Sulpher Springs Valley down to the Mexican border, flanked by interesting mountains on both sides and plenty of birds, wildlife, historical sights and towns, and a small volcanic field SE of the Chiricahua Mtns. All this and not much traffic.
Feb 15, 2021 08:26:07 #
Search: Sulpher Springs Valley Birding
That should keep you busy. Expect humming birds to visit you in the mountains.
That should keep you busy. Expect humming birds to visit you in the mountains.
Feb 15, 2021 11:13:13 #
White water draw is a great place to shoot Sandhill Cranes. You are only about 100 yards from the birds. It is very easy to get to. Make sure you study the map because their are virtually no signs to point you to the place. From the parking lot it is only a minutes walk to the birds. Good luck.
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