

Rarity Report - Tropical Kingbird
It was a top-down kind of day on this unseasonably warm November Saturday as we hopped into Mike’s convertible. Today, we had one goal in mind: Tropical Kingbird! Tropical Kingbirds are part of the flycatcher family, and look almost exactly like another species, Couch’s Kingbird. These birds are usually distinguished by vocalization. Tropical Kingbirds are primarily found year-round in South and Central America, and they can occur seasonally in Arizona and California, too. To


Event Report - Nature Exploration
The fall foliage and unseasonably warm temperatures were the perfect backdrop for the eighteen first and second grade students who ventured onto the nature trail for our Nature Exploration walk! The action started right from the start when a student discovered a Praying Mantis on the recess yard as we were walking to the trail. All of the students were treated to up-close views as we learned about this fascinating insect! Next, we walked down the main path and were paused by