Sunday Bird Sit - Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch

Join us for a Sunday Bird Sit, a relaxed outing focused on slowing down and connecting with the birds around us. We’ll gather at the Dragonfly Ramada and have scopes set up along the pond and nearby bird blind. Whether you stay for the entire sit or drop in for part of it, this is a great opportunity to experience birds in a more mindful and collaborative way.

What to Expect:

• We’ll be under a shaded pavilion with seats, tables, and benches or the directly adjacent bird blind and pond shore for the duration of the event
• We’ll watch and listen for birds with an opportunity to use a spotting scope
• The group will work together to learn more about the birds we observe and use resources like field guides and the Merlin Bird ID app
• Participants can come and go as they would like

Location:
We’ll meet at the Dragonfly Ramada at the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch (aka Gilbert Riparian), located at 2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234.

Dragonfly Ramada is against the north shore of Pond #7 and is located between the Dino Dig and Observatory. It is south of the Guadalupe Parking Lot and east of Water Ranch Lake/Pond Bridge and the Observatory if you come from the Library Parking Lot.

Parking:
Free parking is available in the main lot off Guadalupe Road and the adjacent Gilbert Public Library.

Provided:

• Spotting scope
• Loaner monocular and binoculars
• Field guides
• Extra water

What to bring:

• Water (coffee/tea if you like to)
• Sun protection, like a hat, sunscreen, and comfortable clothing
• Snacks, if desired
• Your own binoculars/monocular if you want to

Restrooms:
Indoor/Flush restrooms are available directly adjacent to the ramada

Accessibility:
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions or if you need to notify us of an access need. Let us know if there is anything we can provide or assist with to make this event as enjoyable as possible.

Led by: Grace Harwin & Scott Harwin
Call/Text 540-597-8712 or message on app if you have questions.