Bird Walk | Wilson Meadow
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Join us for a morning of birding in the high-country forests north of Flagstaff as we explore the unique habitat of Wilson Meadow. This beautiful mountain meadow and its rare willow grove attract a variety of breeding birds, making it one of the area's hidden birding gems.
Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
Time: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Meeting Point: Bashas parking lot (near the hospital)
1000 N Humphreys St, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Directions: Meet at 7:00 AM in the parking lot in front of Bashas off Beaver Street, just before the hospital. We will travel approximately 15 miles to Forest Road 151 and bird along the route to Wilson Meadow.
What to Bring: Binoculars, water, snacks, hat, sunscreen, sturdy footwear, and clothing appropriate for changing mountain weather. A spotting scope is optional.
About the Location: Located at approximately 8,500 feet elevation, Wilson Meadow is home to the largest known grove of Bebb Willow in Arizona. We will walk through and around this unique habitat while searching for a variety of mountain birds. Target species include Olive-sided Flycatcher and other flycatchers, Clark's Nutcracker, hummingbirds, warblers, and raptors. The combination of meadow, willow habitat, and surrounding forest makes this an excellent location for June birding.
Walking Distance: Easy to moderate walking on meadow and forest terrain.
Questions: Contact Tom Linda – 928-864-9047 | [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
Time: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Meeting Point: Bashas parking lot (near the hospital)
1000 N Humphreys St, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Directions: Meet at 7:00 AM in the parking lot in front of Bashas off Beaver Street, just before the hospital. We will travel approximately 15 miles to Forest Road 151 and bird along the route to Wilson Meadow.
What to Bring: Binoculars, water, snacks, hat, sunscreen, sturdy footwear, and clothing appropriate for changing mountain weather. A spotting scope is optional.
About the Location: Located at approximately 8,500 feet elevation, Wilson Meadow is home to the largest known grove of Bebb Willow in Arizona. We will walk through and around this unique habitat while searching for a variety of mountain birds. Target species include Olive-sided Flycatcher and other flycatchers, Clark's Nutcracker, hummingbirds, warblers, and raptors. The combination of meadow, willow habitat, and surrounding forest makes this an excellent location for June birding.
Walking Distance: Easy to moderate walking on meadow and forest terrain.
Questions: Contact Tom Linda – 928-864-9047 | [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
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Wilson Meadow, Flagstaff, United States
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