Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch - Gilbert, AZ
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member simpjkee
N 33° 21.679 W 111° 44.067
12S E 431671 N 3691584
The Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch is a prime location for birdwatching in Gilbert, AZ.
Waymark Code: WM8HQ6
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 04/06/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Team Sieni
Views: 31
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The Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch is located on the South side of Guadalupe Rd., just East of Greenfield Rd. The Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch is an urban wetland habitat that provides refuge for a number of species of birds and water fowl. Over 200 species of birds have been seen in the preserve including, but not limited to: owls, herons, geese, shorebirds, and ducks.

The given coords will take you to the Barbara Bean Memorial Birding Station. There are 4 other memorial birding stations for: Mason Bly, Ruth Gussio, Kathryn L. Fitzgerald, and "Nana" Neely and "Baby Tommy". Additionally the park features numerous other benches and bird blinds for the purpose of birdwatching.

The park is open daily from sunrise to sunset.

Visit this URL for a complete list of bird species found in the park: (visit link)
Park Name: Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch

Sponsoring Organization: Riparian Institute

Handicap Accessible?: No

Website: [Web Link]

Entrance Fee: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

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Numerous benches and bird blinds are strategically placed around the many ponds in the park.

Parking Coordinates: N 33° 21.863 W 111° 44.105
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