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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Walk

Look for desert and migratory birds around the lake with Ranger Eric!  

Learn about birds of Sonoran Desert and migrant water birds on this walk with Ranger Eric. We will first meet at the Wild Burro Day Use Area, then caravan in our respective vehicles a short distance up Desert Tortoise Rd. or Two Cow Rd. where we can scan the lake for water birds with a scope and binoculars. We may see ducks, loons, grebes, and gulls out on the lake. As time allows and if we are wanting to get different light and angles on rarer birds on the lake, we may drive over to other vantage points around the lake. Please dress in layers, wear protective footwear and sun protection, and carry ample water and snacks for yourself. The ranger will have a scope for the group to look through, but if you have your own binoculars or scope, please bring them.

MEETING LOCATION: Wild Burro Day Use Area off Desert Tortoise Rd.

Park map (see both sides): https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/assets/1/6/lake-pleasant-8×111.pdf

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7C7SrUMmD5RFR9zU8 

Limit 10 participants. To register, please email Ranger Eric at eric.hough@maricopa.gov 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 Visitor Center ASAP so we may contact those on the waiting list. Registration for this program will close on 1/20.

  • Date Custom 01/22/2026
  • 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 22 2026
Expired!

Time

8:00 am - 10:00 am

Cost

Free with Park Fee

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Labels

West Valley

Location

Lake Pleasant Regional Park
41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd., Morristown, AZ, 85342
Website
https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/park-locator/lake-pleasant-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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