Registration for this year’s Southwest Wings festival starts on Monday. Timed for the peak of diversity in southeast Arizona, this is one of the largest, best-attended, and of course birdiest events around.

Among this year’s field trip leaders will be Rich Hoyer, leading nearly every day, and Rick Wright, conducting one overnight tour to California Gulch  for Montezuma Quail, Varied Bunting, Five-striped Sparrow, and a surprise or two. This year’s keynote speaker is Kenn Kaufman, a giant on the birding scene and one of the most thoughtful birders, writers, and educators around. Join us!

California Gulch. Photo: Rick Wright.