Arizona Field Ornithologists &

Western Bird Banding Association

Joint Annual Meeting

SEPTEMBER 26-29, 2024

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The Joint Annual Meeting artwork was created by Katherine Cudney.

Thank you for joining us as we shared our knowledge, experience, and passion for bird conservation in Arizona and beyond its borders at this year's Annual Meeting.

SURVEY. Please take a moment to complete this short survey about the meeting, CLICK HERE. Thank you!

RAFFLE ITEMS. There are a few unclaimed raffle items. Please contact Chrissy at ckondrat@azgfd.gov with a photo of the matching ticket.

Gift Certificate - 657489

Calendar - 534087

Breeding Bird Atlas - 657479

Notes Cards - 657492

Amphibians and Reptiles of Arizona Book - 657646

Wine - 2603953

JAM PHOTOS. If you would like to share photos from the JAM, please place photos in the appropriately titled folder. Be sure to add the name of the location and the name of the person who took the photo for a photo credit. Please email to ckondrat@azgfd.gov or submit HERE.

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The next Western Bird Banding Association's Annual Meeting will be held in Ogden Ut, July 30th, 2025

The next AZFO annual meeting will be scheduled in October within the Phoenix Greater area.

ABSTRACTS CLICK HERE - MEETING PRESENTATION, POSTER, AND WORKSHOP

No refunds after September 21st, 2024

Best Western Royal Sun Inn & Suites. It is located at 1015 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705 just a few miles from Pima West Community College.

THE ROOM BLOCK IS NOW CLOSED

Call at 520-622-8871.

Rate: $84 per night (plus tax)

The special rate ends on September 13th!!

Schedule Overview:

Thursday

WBBA Board Meeting. Open to members 1:00 - 4:00 PM (Located at the AZGFD Regional Office, 555 N. Greasewood Rd. Tucson, AZ 85745).

5:30 PM Evening Social Meet and Greet Meet and Greet.

- Food and beverages are available at this location - Click here for the menu
- 9:00 PM Karaoke (not part of the event, but guests are welcome to stay)

Friday mini-expeditions and workshops

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Workshops held at Pima Community College West Campus (2202 W Anklam Rd, Tucson, AZ 85709 )

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Mini-Expeditions
6:00 PM Evening Social at Borderlands Brewing Company (119 E Toole Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701 )
- Try the special hazy IPA made special for the Joint Annual Meeting from Borderlands Brewing Company
- Poster Session
- A great time to learn about conservation organizations.
- Network with bird-like-minded people who work in and support bird conservation efforts!
- Trivia Night! Starts at 9:00 pm (not part of the event, but guests welcome to stay)

Saturday presentations and AZFO-WBBA business updates

held at Pima Community College West Campus (2202 W Anklam Rd, Tucson, AZ 85709 )

CAMPUS MAP

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Scientific Presentations
Organization Business Updates
Saturday Night Dinner and Keynote Speaker. Located at Pima Community College West Campus (2202 W Anklam Rd, Tucson, AZ 85709).

Dinner Saturday night with special guest and Keynote, Richard Fischer, PhD CWB. Research Wildlife Biologist and Wildlife Team Leader for the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Environmental Laboratory. He is the lead for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Threatened and Endangered Species Team, and National Coordinator for the Department of Defense (DoD) Partners in Flight Program.

Richard Fischer's keynote will provide valuable insight into the proactive efforts on the 27 million acres of military lands across the country to monitor, manage, and conserve migratory birds in support of DoD missions. He will highlight the unique approaches that various military bases adopt and their exceptional habitat and species management initiatives. Additionally, he will focus on specific projects in the southwest, as well as cooperative regional endeavors dedicated to the conservation of avian life

Sunday