Desert Rivers Audubon Society

10/12/2026

October 18: Big Sit at Veterans Oasis Park from 7:30-9:30 am. Free BIG SIT at Veterans Oasis Park is designed for all nature lovers including those with accessibility challenges; wheelchairs, walkers, or other assistive devices. Each registered participant is welcome to bring a support person. This park has riparian and desert habitats within an easy distance from the parking lot. Register at October 18: Big Sit at Veterans Oasis Park October 18, 2026 from 7:30 - 9:30 am • Free BIG SIT at Veterans Oasis Park is designed for all nature lovers including those with accessibility challenges; wheelchairs, walkers, or other assistive devices. Each registered participant is welcome to bring a support person. This park has riparian and desert habitats within an easy distance from the parking lot.

Annas Hummingbird. Photo: Michelle-Maani, Audubon Photography Awards

10/12/2026

You're invited to the Sunset Bird Walk at Gilbert Riparian Preserve, October 13, from 5-6:15 pm at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve.5:00 PM - 6:15 PM. Prior to our Monthly Speakers Meeting please join an early evening bird walk at Gilbert Riparian Preserve. Let go of the day's stresses as we observe the birds' last feeding of the day! Sometimes there is frenzied activity before sunset as birds find a roosting place safe from owls and other predators. https://desertriversaudubon.org/event/october-13-sunset-bird-walk-at-gilbert-riparian-preserve/

10/12/2026

The October Monthly Speaker Meeting is tomorrow! Join us in person or on Zoom for "Corvids: A Fascinating and Intelligent Group of Birds!" with Biologist Cheyenne Towne. The program begins at 7 pm with doors at the Southeast Regional Library opening at 6:30 for socializing and light refreshments. Find more info at https://desertriversaudubon.org/event/october-13-corvids-a-fascinating-and-intelligent-group-of-birds/.

10/11/2026

We hope to see you 10/17 for our first fall Gilbert Community Bird Walk! Find more information on this free event at https://desertriversaudubon.org/event/october-17-gilbert-community-bird-walk/. Guided bird walks begin at 8 a.m. and leave approximately every hour at the top of the hour from the ramadas near the parking areas. The last bird walk leaves at 10:30 a.m. We supply loaner binoculars for adults and children. . Ruddy Duck. Photo: Collin Goode, Member

10/08/2026

🎊 Cheers to 20 years of bird protection! Join us for exciting events this October! 🦅

Email from Desert Rivers Audubon Society I Bird, I Vote: Sign the Pledge! Desert Rivers Audubon Society Visit Our Website Calendar Celebrating 20 Years of Protecting Birds and Their Habitats in 2026 W

10/07/2026

Desert Rivers and Adventures in Learning presents: Birding in Your Backyards and Neighborhoods - a two session class beginning 10/26. Discover the fascinating world of birds right outside your door! In Session One, enjoy a lively introduction to the birds commonly found in local backyards and neighborhoods, learning how to identify and appreciate their unique behaviors and songs. Session Two takes flight with an exploration of raptors, waterfowl, waders, and migratory birds. You’ll also learn how to use the popular eBird and Merlin apps to make bird watching more interactive, informative, and rewarding wherever you go. Register at
https://desertriversaudubon.org/event/october-26-birding-in-your-backyards-and-neighborhoods/. Mallard. Photo: Vicki Hire, Member.

10/05/2026

Birdability Week 2026 is coming October 19 through 25 - This year’s theme is Bird Where You Are.

Throughout the week, disabled birders and community members will lead free virtual conversations about self-care and collective care, d/Deaf and hard of hearing birding experiences, inclusive nature, intersecting identities, energy-limiting conditions, traumatic brain injury, and healing with birds.

Birding is accessible because it can happen from bed, beside a window, on a balcony, in a backyard, from a car, at a favorite sit spot, on an accessible trail, or anywhere birds are part of the day. It can happen for five minutes or five hours. It can include listening, watching, photographing, drawing, noticing movement, or simply spending time nearby.

We will also celebrate accessible outings across the country, share live virtual birding each morning, enjoy Bird(ability) Your Way Weekend, and wrap up with the winners of our Offbeat Photo and Video Contest.

Come bird where you are, in the way that works for you. Learn more and register at https://www.birdability.org/birdability-week.

10/05/2026

Talking about an unkindness of ravens or a murder of crows isn’t exactly an upbeat way to start a conversation, but we want to invite you to a Corvid presentation! Our October 13 Monthly Speaker Series features Cheyenne Towne, Wildlife Viewing Programming Coordinator with AZ Game & Fish. Join us at the Southwest Regional Library at 6:30 to learn about Corvids and mingle with like minded birding enthusiasts. https://desertriversaudubon.org/events/category/monthly-speaker-series/

10/02/2026

Our first Birds and Brews event of fall was so amazing! Kathe Anderson did a fabulous interactive talk about bird names. It was fun and created lots of laughs. Twenty people attended. Check out upcoming Birds and Brews events at https://desertriversaudubon.org/birds-and-brew-coffee-break/. We hope you'll join us soon!

10/01/2026

When It’s Okay (or Not) to Feed Birds - Providing food—for photography or simple enjoyment—can be a thorny issue. For guidance, ask yourself these three questions. Read more at https://www.audubon.org/magazine/when-its-okay-or-not-feed-birds. Gambel's Quail. Photo: Megumi Aita, Audubon Photo Awards