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The winter months bring in cooler weather in Arizona and, with it, a wave of migrating pelicans.
You read that right, there are pelicans in Arizona during this time of year.
Beginning in October and November, numerous bird species from the cold North American continent will begin their migration to the warmer South American continent. Many birds, like pelicans, however, will find habitat in Arizona’s most popular wildlife areas throughout the winter.
While not generally considered dangerous to humans, pelicans might exhibit aggressive tendencies if they feel threatened. However, pelicans will try to avoid humans as much as possible.
You still might see them if you go out and about this winter, especially if you live in southern Arizona.
Where and when might you see pelicans in Arizona?
According to the Arizona Game and Fish Department, pelicans are especially found at water sources like rivers and riparian habitats because these spots offer clean water and safety.
Most pelicans will find temporary homes at river corridors, especially the Gila and Verde rivers. Riparian habitats will also more than likely become temporary habitats. The Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch in Gilbert, Sulphur Springs Valley in Cochise County and Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area near Bisbee are especially common bird habitats.
Pelicans will likely only be spotted in Arizona’s warmer, southern areas.
The migration season starts in mid-September or the beginning of October and lasts until mid-February.
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Why might you see pelicans in Arizona?
Arizona is located in the Pacific Flyway, one of four major North American migration routes for birds.
The Pacific Flyway is a migration route from the areas of Alaska and western Canada, and heading south through Washington, Oregon, California and Arizona. The Pacific Flyway migration route runs all the way through Mexico and the Panama Canal to parts of South America.
Numerous types of water birds, including pelicans, will likely be spotted because Arizona is one of the warmest winter locations on the earliest stretch of the route.
Birds may choose to stop in Arizona on their way south. According to Game and Fish, it is not uncommon that pelicans and other water birds, for example, ducks choose to stop in Arizona and not continue the journey to South America, instead opting to stay in Arizona throughout the winter.
Because southern Arizona has numerous river corridors and freshwater sources, pelicans often make what is essentially a pit stop in Arizona as they migrate from northern states, like California, down to the southern states, Mexico and South America.
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Publish date : 2024-10-29 06:19:00
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