General Tour Information
ENTERING THE UNITED STATES: Non-U.S. citizens will need a valid passport and may need a tourist visa. Consult your nearest U.S. consulate for details. Canadian citizens should carry proof of citizenship in the form of a passport or birth certificate.
HEALTH: Arizona presents no real hazards to the visiting bird-watcher.
PACE OF THE TOUR: Under normal circumstances there is no major hiking required. The longest walk on the tour would be 1-2 miles at a moderate pace on level ground through the grasslands looking for pipits, longspurs, and sparrows.
CLIMATE: In winter (November to February), daytime highs are in the 60-70° range with nighttime lows in the 30s and 40s F. It can be colder at high elevations and it is always possible to experience days with maximum temperatures of 20° above or below these figures. Be prepared for early morning temperatures below freezing. Rain is infrequent but periodic storms can produce precipitation throughout. Snow is regular above 4000 feet.
ACCOMMODATIONS: We stay at standard motels throughout.
DRESS: Informal throughout.
SMOKING: Smoking is not allowed in the vehicles or when the group is gathered for meals, checklists etc. If you are sharing a room with a non-smoker, please do not smoke in the room. If you smoke in the field, we ask that you do so well away and downwind from the group.
GENERAL INFORMATION & CONDITIONS: Please take a moment to read the WINGS General Information & Conditions. This section contains important information about how we conduct tours, e.g., what is included in the tour price, refund and cancellation policies, pace of the tours and other information that will help you prepare for the tour.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A more complete General Information for Tours to Arizona in December will be sent to each registrant on receipt of their booking. Final information with instructions for meeting the group, hotel addresses, etc., will be mailed about three weeks before trip departure. Other news will be communicated as necessary. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Updated: December 2006