**Join us for this urban wetlands bird walk!**
Wide, flat trails parallel the groundwater recharge ponds for easy viewing and comfortable walking. These shallow ponds are frequented by a large number of waterfowl in the fall, winter and spring seasons. Hawks, hummingbirds, roadrunners, flycatchers, Abert’s Towhee and Curved-Billed Thrashers are common year-round.
The street address for the parking lot is 5250 S. Higley Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85298. It is 1/2 mile north of the intersection of Higley Rd and Ocotillo Rd. When coming from the north on Higley Rd. you are not able to make a left hand turn into the parking lot. Drive all the way to Ocotillo Rd., make a U-turn. Continue north on Higley Rd about 1/2 mile. Make a right-hand turn int the parking lot. You will find the group gathering there. There is a port-a-potty in the parking area if needed.
**Leader: Desert Rivers Audubon volunteers**
Bring binoculars, water bottle, hat, sunscreen and walking shoes. There is no limit to the number who can attend.
Registration is optional, but recommended. Attendees who register will receive automatic reminders and updates if applicable.
***READ the liability waiver** for this event [here](https://tinyurl.com/5p86mfvd) before registering.
_Black-necked Stilt. Photo: Donald S Pelley. Courtesy of Desert Rivers Audubon._
