Masked Bobwhite Update

Masked Bobwhite Update It has been a great year for the endangered Masked Bobwhite (MBW) Quail at Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge (BANWR). Of the birds released last summer, it is estimated 60-80 are doing well in the wild. They were in 4-5 coveys that refuge personnel were able to monitor.Birds started breaking up in early April…

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Earth Day 2022

Earth Day was started in 1970, after a devasting oil spill in America brought environmental issues to the forefront of public consciousness— SAQF would like to continue to improve our habitat by reducing erosion in the Coronado National Forest.  Dates: Friday, April 22  and  Saturday, April 23, 2022 Time: 9 AM-1PM Location: * Hwy 92,…

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Introduction to OnX

At our Recent Chapter Meeting we had a great presentation put on by Brit Oleson on The on X App. and how to use it.Click on the Picture for the Presentation.You can also gather more info at the On X Website.

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Mearns Quail Habitat Restoration

The Chapter has been busy funding and assisting in Mearns Quail Habitat Restoration.Click on the image below for the Presentation Borderland Restoration Network presented to the Chapter.

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December Update 2021

Overview: As an Arizona conservation organization we are thrilled to support the wildlife and people of Arizona.  Thanks to exceptional monsoon moisture, we are seeing thick and tall vegetation from the great rainfall. The thick grass will hide cactus and obstacles – be careful.  We have seen some very large diamondback rattlesnakes this year.  We haven’t had a…

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September Update 2021

Overview As an Arizona conservation organization we are thrilled to support the wildlife and people of Arizona.  We are continuing with an exceptional annual monsoon.  It is shaping up to be one of the best on record and is relatively widespread.  We are seeing thick and tall habitat from the great rainfall.  The abundant bugs…

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May Newsletter

Overview: Severe drought in Southern AZ continues with below normal rainfall over the winter and spring which will support fewer birds.Our schedule for the 21/22 season is below.  We are planning normal events for next year.  We will follow national, state and local guidelines on COVID and will adjust our activities and schedule as required.Do…

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April Update 2021

Overview: Our schedule for the 21/22 season is below.  We are assuming once most have received the COVID vaccine and case numbers go down we can resume a more normal schedule.  We will follow national, state and local guidelines and will adjust our activities and schedule as required.Severe drought in Southern AZ continues with below…

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