Canyon News

May 12

Berylline hummingbird seen at the Santa Rita Lodge this week.  Beryllines are Mexican birds, rare here, but there’s been one in the mid-Canyon each of the last several years, staying all summer. 

May 10

Mother’s day at Madera Canyon had a moderate number of visitors, and even though it was a very hot day it was shady and still some water running in Madera Creek.

May 9

Walden Grove HS AP Environmental Science field trip to Madera Canyon. Fantastic, curious, fun group of students!

 

May 3-9

Potable water repair is still underway throughout Madera Canyon. The USFS discovered several leaks in the lines. This has resulted in the system being shut down intermittently, sometimes for prolonged periods. Until work is completed it is advised that you bring your own water.

The Pass Fee machine is working again at the Proctor parking lot. Passes can be purchased electronically with a credit card there and at the upper parking area or via traditional cash pay envelopes at all areas.

We welcome three new seasonal USFS employees that will be active in Madera Canyon to assist visitors and brush trails. They are Brittani Elm, Arthur Moran and Ethan Dudden.

The USFS fire crews have been clearing brush near the road to help mitigate fire risks. Give them a thumbs up, OK or a personal thanks as you drive by.

FoMC Trail Maintenance Crew did tread work for erosion control and accessibility on the Lower Nature Trail south of Whitehouse Picnic Area.

April bird spotting’s were over 100 in the Proctor area, including a Crested Caracara.

See monthly Birdlists for the Proctor area and the Upper Canyon on the Birding Page, where you will also find the Birding Report by Bob Pitcher.