Attention bird-watchers: a number of unusual species have been reported by observers at Boyce Thompson Arboretum in the past 2 weeks including: Green-tailed Towhee, Fox Sparrows, Evening Grosbeak, "Yellow-shafted" Flicker, Great Egret, Golden-crowned Kinglet, American Pipit, Olive Warbler & Red Crossbill. The "season finale" bird walk for 2007 is Nov. 17th, guided by Kathe Anderson. Bird walks usually last about 2 hours, begin from the Visitor Center lobby at 8:30 am. Guided tours are included with daily admission of $7.50 for adults or $3 for ages 5 - 12.
The Arboretum is about 40 minutes west of Globe-Miami (or a scenic half-hour drive east of Apache Junction) on highway 60, near milepost #223 at the historic copper mining town of Superior. Call the recorded info line (520) 689-2811.