Bus Tours
Participants in these half-day to all-day excursions travel in SABO's roomy birding bus that can comfortably accommodate 12 passengers and makes an excellent "blind" for photography.
Hawk Stalks
The
Sulphur Springs Valley is a winter paradise for birds of prey. Up to twenty
species may be found here between November and March, including eagles, falcons,
buteos, accipiters, harriers, kites and owls. SABO's Hawk Stalk tours take you
down highways and back roads in search of these magnificent predators and other
species that share their habitats. Along the way you'll learn about the
identification, behavior and ecology of the valley's raptors, cranes, sparrows
and other wintering and resident birds.
These all-day tours depart downtown Bisbee at 8 a.m. and return around 4 p.m.
Participants travel in SABO's roomy
touring bus,
with frequent stops for roadside birding and short walks. Lunch in a
local restaurant, bird checklists, and transportation from Bisbee
are included.
Winter 2008-9: $65 per adult for members of SABO, $75 for non-members;
$35/members, $40/non-members for children age 10 to 16 when
accompanied by an adult. Groups of 6 or more adults qualify for a discount of
$10 per person. Space is limited, and reservations are highly recommended; pre-paid registration is refundable only if unforeseen circumstances force SABO to cancel the tour. Tours begin Thanksgiving weekend and continue most weekends
through February. Please check SABO's
calendar of events
for upcoming dates. Custom tours are also available.
Sulphur Springs Valley Tours
Ideal for more casual birders or those with limited time, these
morning bus tours visit some of the best bird habitats in the
southern part of the valley, including a wetland that is home to waterfowl, shorebirds,
raptors, and one of the largest crane flocks in Arizona.
The tours depart at 8 a.m. from downtown Bisbee and return by 12:30
p.m. Participants travel to feeding and roosting sites in SABO's
roomy touring bus; some walking
required. Transportation from Bisbee is included.
Winter 2008-9: $40 per adult for members of SABO, $45 for non-members;
$20/members, $23/non-members for children age 8 to 16 when accompanied by
an adult. Groups of 6 or more adults qualify for a discount of $5 per person. Space is limited, and reservations are highly recommended; pre-paid registration is refundable only if unforeseen circumstances force SABO to cancel the tour. Tours begin the Friday of Thanksgiving weekend and are offered on occasional Sunday mornings thereafter through February.
Please check SABO's
calendar of events
for upcoming dates. Custom tours are also available.
Sandhill Crane Tours
This short bus tour highlights the Sulphur Springs Valley's most spectacular winter residents and is great for families. The tour departs at 9 a.m. from downtown Bisbee and returns around 12:30
p.m. Participants travel to the cranes' feeding and roosting sites in SABO's
roomy touring bus; some walking
required. Transportation from Bisbee is included.
Winter 2008-9: $40 per adult for members of SABO, $45 for non-members;
$20/members, $23/non-members for children age 8 to 16 when accompanied by
an adult. Groups of 6 or more adults qualify for a discount of $5 per person. Space is limited, and reservations are highly recommended; pre-paid registration is refundable only if unforeseen circumstances force SABO to cancel the tour. This special seasonal tour takes place the Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend. Custom tours are also available.
For multi-day bus and van tours, please see the list of
Regional & International Tours.