Kathleen McCoy and Gwen Grace Desert Rivers Audubon is often asked for recommendations for plants to attract birds. Throwing out bird seed usually ends in a yard full of pigeons and upset neighbors. We asked Kathleen McCoy, a member of Desert Rivers Audubon, for her recommendations. She is a Master Gardener and Master Naturalist, a…
Gwen Grace Desert Rivers Audubon offers Family Bird Walks in local parks, both Chandler and Gilbert. Find the white tent in the park to locate the Audubon area. There they provide binoculars and an experienced bird leader to point out the species in the park during a one-hour walk. Bring the children, as there are…
Gwen Grace Desert Rivers Audubon invites you to go Birding! The fall migration of birds has started, and the birds are returning. In addition to the monthly speaker program on the second Tuesday of each month, which is both in-person and on Zoom, there are new inspiring Bird Walks, new initiatives, and get-togethers for those…
Gwen Grace Did you walk your dog recently or take a walk yourself around a lake and find little ducks eating grass? They are American wigeons, usually found in a large flock. According to eBird, they have flown from Northern Manitoba or Northwest Territories, 4400 miles away! Now that’s a workout—inspiring if your New Year’s…
Come visit a Desert Rivers Audubon (DRAS) Family Bird Walk and see pelicans! Pelicans were swimming at the Gilbert Water Ranch. Sometimes it’s hard to know you are in Arizona when you see pelicans. Enjoy a day outside and bring the visitors. Desert Rivers Audubon has Family Bird Walks at Gilbert Water Ranch and one…
Gwen Grace Come see some wild birds on a bird walk with Desert Rivers Audubon at the Gilbert Water Ranch on Saturday, Feb. 15. The GWR is in Gilbert on Greenfield and Guadalupe. The walk takes place from 8:30 to 11 a.m. This is a free event, and we have binoculars for you and an…
Gwen Grace The fall bird migration will be starting by the time the September Splash is in your hands! American Wigeons will be splashing down on our Sun Lakes ponds, having flown 4400 miles from Northern Canada. Then, ring-necked ducks and Canada geese will come. Fall will be here! Desert Rivers Audubon will be offering…
Summer is a great time to think about gardens and yards. Would you like to have birds hang out in your garden? Are there native plants in your yard? If not, how can you create a beautiful and water-saving landscape that brings birds? Each year, the Desert Rivers Audubon Society has a day in November…
Gwen Grace The speaker for the April meeting of the Desert Rivers Audubon is Lisa McKnight. Lisa is an attorney who assists clients with habitat conservation plans and protecting habitat of protected species. Lisa focuses on environmental and natural resources law. The Topic for the April meeting at the Gilbert Library is “Inside the…
Gwen Grace This year, there are two homes in Sun Lakes that have gardens built for birds that can be toured on November 4 from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Follow the signs in Ironwood or in Sun Lakes Country Club where tickets are available on-site. Tickets are $20 on-site or online for $15 at…