Bird Walk | Ashurst Lake, Flagstaff

## Bird Walk | Ashurst Lake, Flagstaff

Join us at Ashurst Lake for some early migration birding! This will be a great place to observe a wide range of waterfowl, shorebirds, raptors, migrating passerines, and more! The large lake, grasslands, and pinyon-juniper habitat is sure to bring great variety. Some species may include northern pintail, common goldeneye, black-necked stilt, franklin’s gull, white-faced ibis, american kestrel, pinyon jay, tree swallow, mountain bluebird, and vesper sparrow.

Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026
Time: 7:30 – 11:00 AM

Meeting Point & Directions: We will meet at 7:30am in the parking area by the boat ramp. To get there from Flagstaff, take Lake Mary Rd and turn left onto Ashurst Lake Rd. This will be a 4 mile stretch of dirt road with some decent washboarding, so make sure you have a capable vehicle. This road will come to an end at a T-intersection, and parking will be found immediately after turning right.

What to bring: Good walking shoes, binoculars, warm clothes, a hat, sunscreen, water.

About the location: There will be up to 3 miles of walking along dirt roads and flat ground

Questions: Abbie Brozich at 480-519-0538
Register so we can notify you directly of any updates, including cancellations, delays, or weather-related changes. Not mandatory to attend.

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This bird walk is hosted by the Northern Arizona Audubon Society, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting birds and the habitats they rely on across Northern Arizona. Everyone is welcome! If you enjoy our events, please consider supporting our work by becoming a member, making a donation, or signing up for our newsletter.