Tucson Bird Alliance: Honey Bee Canyon Hohokam Petroglyph Walk

We will start from Oro Valley’s Honey Bee Canyon Park and will walk the wash to the north to just beyond the site of the Hohokam Petroglyphs (at 1 mile) and look for some local specialties like the Gilded Flicker and Black-throated Sparrow. Driving directions: From Tangerine Rd. and Rancho Vistoso Blvd., go north for 3 miles. Park is on your right, just after passing over the bridge. 20 parking spaces available. Map coordinates: 32.457452, -110.964734 Leader: Gerry Hodge (gnthodge@msn.com) Trip difficulty: Easy to Moderate. Gradual elevation gain is less than 100 feet. 2 miles on moderately loose wash sand. Restrooms and water available at trailhead. Limited shade and no benches. Trip duration under 2.5 hours. Registration for Tucson Bird Alliance Members is free. Non-members can join this field trip for a non-refundable fee of $5.