Bird Walk | Meteor Crater RV Park and other I-40 migrant traps, Flagstaff

Name: Bird Walk | Meteor Crater RV Park and other I-40 migrant traps, Flagstaff
Start: 2026-05-09T07:30:00-07:00
End: 2026-05-09T11:30:00-07:00
Location: 4751 E Marketplace Dr; Flagstaff, AZ 86004

Schedule

Sat May 09 2026 at 07:30 am to 11:30 am

UTC-07:00

Location

4751 E Marketplace Dr; Flagstaff, AZ 86004 | Flagstaff, AZ

Bird Walk | Meteor Crater RV Park and other I-40 migrant traps, Flagstaff
Meteor Crater RV Park is one of Northern Arizona’s top “migrant traps,” where birds stop to rest at the only trees for miles on their journey north. This area has produced rare and unexpected species for decades, making it a must-visit spot for adventurous birders.
Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
Time: 7:30–11:30 AM
Meeting Point: North side of Harkins theater parking lot. We will combine cars and caravan from there to Meteor Crater
Directions: 4751 E Marketplace Dr; Flagstaff, AZ 86004
What to Bring: Binoculars, cameras, scope, water, hat, comfortable walking shoes, and sun block. Appropriate clothing layers for comfort. Walking poles if you need them. Most of our walking will be flat; except for a few places around PJ Oasis.
About the Location: The best migrant bird trap in our area where we have chances to see anything! There’s been an Eastern Kingbird, Varied Thrush, Cassin’s Sparrow and man other vagrants. The only trees for miles around are watered by the RV park. The owners of the RV park ask that any birder check in at the office and ask for permission to go birding. We are very respectful of that rule and usually purchase something at the store out of respect. There are bathrooms available inside the store. Who knows what birds that come up from Central and South American may be there waiting your arrival?
Effort: We will drive a lot and walk approximately one mile. It may get hot. If you are shaky off trail, consider hiking poles for the PJ Oasis portion.
Facilities: Thankfully provided at the RV park.
Questions: Kay Hawklee; [email protected]
Register so we can notify you directly of any updates, including cancellations, delays, or weather-related changes. Not mandatory to attend.