Melody's Birding Adventures
CONTACT US: melodysbirding@cox.net
520-245-4085
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Monsoons are in full swing and our monsonal nesters are quite active.
This Five-striped Sparrow was photographed in California gulch by Pete Baum.
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So Many Birds, So Little Time
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In order to see birds, it is necessary to become part of the silence."
~Robert Lynd
Whether you are a birdwatcher or a bird nut like me, come have a Southern Arizona Adventure!
Each adventure is designed as a unique and personalized birding experience, with a schedule and pace tailored to your needs, No fifteen passenger van to crawl in and out of, plus lots of little extras a big tour company cannot offer, at about the same cost.
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A bit of musing here, not meant to ruffle feathers, but perhaps a time to reflect. As we enter into migration, we birders can get in a bit of a hurry. . . this is when we use the tapes, toot a lot and pish to get the little ones to show their beauty. As a note of inquiry. . . I wonder if by using these methods when they are looking for a place to settle down and breed, if we are moving them off prime real-estate because they believe another virile male has already settled in. Let's face it those tapes sound pretty good even to those of the breeding species.
We cater to people unable or unwilling to do the rigorous schedule of a tour group. Lunch can be provided upon request.
We now accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express.
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stay safe and stay healthy!! Hugs to all, Melody
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Testimonials
Melody.. ...
You are hands down THE best birding guide whom I've been lucky enough to engage. Your ability to locate species by audio is only matched by your unparalleled enthusiasm -- which is entirely infectious. I'm on a real high.
I learned a great deal and hope to learn a great deal more when I come back in 2020.
Until next time, I will be thinking of you and hoping that you get all the help you need. It sounds as of you've made some progress already.
Warmly,
Katie May 2019
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Melody,
I made it home safely and was happy to be working around the yard today and resting a bit, before returning to the office tomorrow. I can't thank you enough for the experience you provided me over our four days together. The birding was fantastic, but your personality and caring nature made for such an incredible experience...thank you so much! You are a special individual!
I will be updating my Arizona list over the next weeks and will be scheduling another trip with you soon! Take care!
Best Rob May 2019
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just want to thank you again for your excellent guiding and your tips about where to find the specialties when Mike and I were birding on our own. As soon as we reached the area in the Chiricahuas where you told us the Mexican Chickadee could be found, Mike spotted one! When we got out of the car, we found several more. Mike also got an Arizona Woodpecker elsewhere, so he saw everything in the special bird category for this time of year but Grace’s Warbler. Not bad!
Thanks, too, for providing such tasty lunches – and in such elegant style! You are the epitome of the complete bird guide!
Best wishes,
Nancy
Sent: Monday, June 17, 2019 10:09 AM