About the Course
A one-week field study of birds in southeastern Arizona, one of the premier locations in the U.S. to observe and study birds. Southeastern Arizona has diverse habitats, including desert, mountain and riparian zones, and lies at the northern end of Mexico's Sierra Madre Mountains, so many species of birds can be studied here that are unlikely to be observed anywhere else in the country. In addition to field study are lectures on geography, weather, and habitat associations. You will also discuss: biogeography and climates, bird habitats, birdwatching, and the "specialty" birds of southeastern Arizona.