Yellow-billed Cuckoo Survey Training in Phoenix

June 25-26, 2015

Classroom Session. June 25. 12:30 pm-5:00 pm, Arizona Game and Fish Department,
5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086-5000
Map – Phoenix

Field Session. June 26. 7:00 am-12:00 pm, BLM’s Agua Fria National Monument.

Field site is about an hour north of West Carefree Highway (SR 74) and I-17. Maps to the field site will be provided. Carpooling is encouraged and can be arranged among participants during the classroom session. The field site is passenger vehicle accessible. Bring binoculars, hiking boots, hat, water, pencils, data sheet, and clipboard. Be prepared for hot weather.

Registration. Email Susan Sferra at susan_sferra@fws.gov with attendee name, email address, and phone number. Include where you will be conducting surveys in 2015 and if you have applied for federal and state permits.

Survey training is free, but due to limited space you must register for training. We ask that if you register and cannot attend that you cancel your registration to allow those who are waitlisted to take your place.

Hotel Options. There are plenty of hotels in north Phoenix:
http://www.americansouthwest.net/arizona/hotels/phoenix-north.html

Matt Johnson, Northern Arizona University, Colorado Plateau Research Station
Troy Corman, Arizona Game and Fish Department
Susan Sferra, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Patrick Dockens, EcoPlan Associates, Inc.
Tice Supplee, Audubon Arizona
Cathy Wise, Audubon Arizona
Steven Prager, Audubon Arizona
Paul Sitzman, Bureau of Land Management
Codey Carter, Bureau of Land Management