The Glendale Recharge Ponds, owned by SRP, are one of the best birding locations in Maricopa County. Six very large basins look dull at a glance, but the birds that show up make this place an exciting hotspot. Shorebirds, other waterfowl, and raptors appear in the winter months. Upstream and northwest of the ponds, the Agua Fria River provides excellent riparian habitat for shorebirds, raptors, and passerines. Meet at the dirt lot near the basins North of 107th Avenue and Camelback. Carpooling and other details will be determined about a week before the trip.
Limit: 12
Difficulty: 2. We may walk several miles in order to explore the basins and the riparian area, but the terrain is almost completely flat.
Leader: Jacob Bagley