This urban park bird walk is geared for adults, but children are welcome (no dogs please). Evelyn Hallman Pond is frequented by egrets, herons, cormorants and a wide variety of ducks. Cute coots and maybe a grebe or two could be present. A variety of songbirds are likely to be heard and seen. Red-tailed and...
Our November speaker is Kyle McCarty, the eagle field projects coordinator for the Arizona Department of Fish and Game. He will update us on the population of Bald Eagles in Arizona and the projects in place to support the birds from egg to adult. He coordinates and implements surveys, banding, mortality monitoring and rescues. He...
Bring friends and family to our free family bird walks, offered October through March at Gilbert Riparian Preserve. Guides take groups out starting at 8 a.m., with the last walk stepping off at 11:00. Loaner binoculars will be available. In our mobile Nature Store, we have a wide selection of books for kids from toddlers...
Higley Ponds are frequented by a wide variety of shorebirds, hawks, hummingbirds, roadrunners, flycatchers, Abert’s towhee and Curved-billed Thrashers. Bring snacks, plenty of water and trekking poles if you use them. The ponds are located on the northeast corner of of Higley and Ocotillo Roads. The parking area is 1/2 mile north of Ocotillo. Meet...
Leader Kathe Anderson says you can expect t see between 35-45 species, depending on your luck. The usual winter resident ducks and waterfowl are the targets, but common urban birds help boost the list. Sometimes Valley rarities such as Red-breasted Nuthatches, Common Mergansers and Bald Eagles have shown up. Meet 7:30am from Scottsdale, and finish about...
Join us on the fourth Tuesday of each month for a guided bird walk at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, followed by a social gathering and presentation at Coffee Rush in Gilbert, AZ. Meet at the west end of the parking lot at the Riparian Preserve at sunrise. Note that the sun rises...
Veterans Oasis Park has both winter migrants and year-round residents. Field Trip Guide Lois Hammer says in December we can expect a wide variety of ducks and possibly shorebirds. Anna's and Costa's Hummingbirds should show themselves and possibly other varieties. Common Gallinule and Coots are regular residents. Hawks and Osprey have typically arrived by December....
Join us at Veterans Oasis Park for our free Family Bird Walk. Guides will take groups out starting at 8 a.m., with the last walk stepping off at 11:00. Spread the word to your friends, and bring your kids and family. Loaner binoculars will be available. Please plan to spend time browsing our excellent selection...
Please join us on the second Tuesday of every month for an informative presentation about birds, birding, nature and conservation. Our speakers have included ornithologists and other scientists, nature photographers, birding trip leaders and education volunteers from Liberty Wildlife and Master Gardeners. From September through April, speakers are in person and on Zoom. We meet...
“Educating and inspiring our community to protect and reserve birds, wildlife and their habitats.”
137 E Elliot Rd, #2298
Gilbert, AZ 85299
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