Melody's  Birding Adventures

(So Many Birds, So Little Time)

 Whether you are a birdwatcher or a bird-a-holic (like your guide), come and join Melody Kehl.  With poking around Arizona since 1983 (particularly Southern Arizona) and running Outdoor Adventures since 1991, she knows where the birds are!!   Each adventure is designed with a schedule and pace tailored to your needs, giving a unique and personalized birding experience.  Just imagine. . . an itinerary specifically designed for you. Whether you are looking for a day of birding, lusting for that elusive nemesis bird or yearning for a week-long all inclusive tour of Arizona,talk to us.  Just think . . . no 15 passenger van to crawl in and out of, just you and me to share the experience, plus lots of little extras a big tour company can not offer. 

All of our day tours include a picnic lunch. We cater to people unable to do the rigorous schedule of a tour group.

June,  2009

We are leading scheduled trips into California Gulch throughout the month of June.  So far the birds have been very vocal, but not reliable for viewing.  Five-striped Sparrows are being seen well most trips.  We will continue through July which I believe is going to be the best month for the nightjar this year, if the creek don't rise. . . July is our rainy month.

 Following the thread on our listserve. . . I believe you need to know that I do not use tapes on the rarities of our area. . . specifically the Buff-collared Nightjar.  I try hard not to use the tapes on the Five-stripe Sparrow and wouldn't dream of it for the Rufous-capped Warbler or Sinaloa Wren.  Pishing is not something I do often either.  Rarely do I hoot.   My ears help me find the birds and generally I find the rest unnecessary.

Big Flame (Flame-colored Tanager) is back at Madera Kubo.  He is just as glorious as ever.

The Rufous-capped Warblers continue in Florida Canyon.

The Sinaloa Wren in Patagonia continues to frustrate birders hoping for a glimpse of this bird.  This is a first North American record.  To have a chance at seeing this bird, you must know the song and calls.

Black-capped Gnatcatchers continue to thrive throughout Southern Arizona.  These are chaseable all year.

  We continue to praise the Great Birding God and thank him for smiling down upon us.

Give me a call at 520-245-4085 or e-mail Melody for more info. 
Outfitter/guide permittee of the Coronado National Forest