Maricopa Bird Alliance

Clean water, healthy lands, a safe climate. It all begins with birds.

Birds reveal the health of the world we share, and by helping them thrive, all of us thrive as well.

Clean water, healthy lands, a safe climate. It all begins with birds.

Birds reveal the health of the world we share, and by helping them thrive, all of us thrive as well.

Our Mission

For over seven decades, the Maricopa Bird Alliance, formerly Maricopa Audubon Society, has been dedicated to conserving and restoring the habitats of the Southwest. We believe that by protecting birds, we protect all wildlife and the ecosystems they depend on.

Habitat Conservation
We work to protect and restore critical habitats for birds and other wildlife across Arizona.
Community Education
Through field trips, workshops, events, and publications, we foster a love for nature in people of all ages.
Advocacy & Action
We serve as a voice for wildlife, advocating for environmentally sound public policies and management. MBA is a member of the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection.

Discover Arizona's Bird Life

A visual journey through the incredible birds and habitats we work to protect.

Upcoming Events

Join us for our next field trip or meeting! Everyone is welcome, regardless of membership.

Event Meetings

Papago Buttes Church of the Brethren 2450 N 64th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85257

November 3: Identifying small-scale habitat use and seasonal movements of three grassland sparrow species in Southern Arizona with the use of Motus technology

Grasslands have seen the largest decline in bird populations of any terrestrial biome in the last 50 years. The drivers

November 3, 2026

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Event Meetings

Papago Buttes Church of the Brethren 2450 N 64th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85257

October 6: Odyssey in the South Atlantic: Birds, Whales, and Hantavirus

For four grueling weeks, we surveyed one of the most inaccessible corners of the globe: the isolated islands of the

October 6, 2026

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Ready to make a difference?

Join our community of passionate conservationists. Your membership gives you a voice and connects you with a network of people dedicated to protecting Arizona’s natural heritage.

Your Donation Makes a Difference

Every contribution, no matter the size, has a powerful and lasting impact. Your generosity directly supports our hands-on conservation work, like protecting bald eagle nesting habitats and restoring vital riparian corridors. It also helps us fund our community education programs, including guided field trips and school workshops, to inspire the next generation of conservationists. Finally, your support gives us a stronger voice, allowing us to advocate for sound environmental policies that protect Arizona’s unique wildlife and natural beauty for years to come.