AVAS Bird Walks

On the fourth Saturday of each month, the Arkansas Valley Audubon Society (AVAS) sponsors and hosts a public bird walk in partnership with the NWDC at the River Campus. Here are public records about each event including the number of participants and the bird species that were identified.

Common Merganser duck

October 22, 2022 AVAS Birdwalk

During the October 22, 2022 AVAS Birdwalk, 18 birds were seen and/or heard, and 15 participants attended. Clif Smith lead this beautiful fall morning walk.

Cinnamon Teal Duck

September 24, 2022 AVAS Birdwalk

During the September 24, 2022 AVAS Birdwalk, 23 birds were seen and/or heard, and 12 participants attended. Harry Rurup, Clif Smith, and Brandon Percival each helped lead this walk.

Canada Goose

August 27, 2022 AVAS Birdwalk

During the August 27, 2022 AVAS Birdwalk, 19 birds were seen and/or heard, and ten participants attended. Harry Rurup and Clif Smith were co-leaders for this walk.

July 23 2022 Bird Walk 1

July 23, 2022 AVAS Birdwalk

During the July 23, 2022 AVAS Birdwalk, 22 birds were seen and/or heard, as well as a beaver and several insects. Ten participants attended, including one baby. Photos were taken by Pearle Sandstrom-Smith.

June 25 2022 AVAS Bird Walk

June 25, 2022 AVAS Birdwalk

During the June 25, 2022 AVAS Birdwalk, 31 birds were seen and/or heard. Fourteen participants attended, including a baby! The trip was led by Pearle Sandstrom-Smith.

Wood Duck

May 28, 2022 AVAS Birdwalk

During the May 22, 2022 AVAS Birdwalk, 27 birds were seen and/or heard. Ten participants attended, and they saw their very first Common Nighthawk! The trip was co-led by Harry Rurup and Clif Sandstrom.

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