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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Hike

Learn about the resident and migrant birds of the Sonoran Desert on this guided walk with Ranger Eric.  

Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen for resident and migrant species of the Sonoran Desert. Along the way we will discuss how to identify birds by sight and sound, and about the behavioral and ecological traits that make them unique. Binoculars may be available to borrow at the Nature Center, but please bring your own if you have them. We will walk on easy grade, but sometimes uneven ground around the Nature Center and on Tortoise Trail. If time allows, we may walk across the road from the Nature Center to walk the roads through the campground. Please dress in layers, wear sturdy footwear and sun protection, and carry ample water for yourself. Restrooms are available at the Nature Center.

MEETING LOCATION: Nature Center

Parks map: https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/assets/1/6/mcdowell-8×11.pdf

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/voGGqhSoyekuRCGi8

Limit 10 participants. To register, please call the Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. 3 with your name, phone number, and number of people attending. If you find you cannot attend a program after you have registered, please call the Nature Center ASAP so we may contact those on the waiting list. Registration for this program will close on 1/29.

  • Date Custom 01/31/2026
  • Allowed Ages 9+ years
  • Audience Tweens (9 - 12 years), Teens (13 - 18 years), Adults
  • Genre Field Sciences
  • Type Field Trip/Outdoor Activity, Tour/Walk

The event is finished.

Date

Jan 31 2026
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Time

8:00 am - 10:00 am

Cost

Free with Park Fee

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Labels

East Valley

Location

McDowell Mountain Regional Park
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. MMRP, Fountain Hills, AZ, 85268
Website
https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/mcdowell-mountain-regional-park/

Organizer

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation
Phone
602-506-2930
Email
maricopacountyparks@maricopa.gov
Website
https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/
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