Tonto National Monument offers Bird Walks

News Release Date: January 25, 2018

Contact: Eric Schreiner, 928-467-2241

Roosevelt, AZ- Learn about the wide variety of birds at Tonto National Monument, such as Cactus Wrens, Gila Woodpeckers, Gamble's Quail, and more on ranger-led walks. 

From February 23 through April 6, ranger-led bird walks will start on Friday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and leave from the Tonto National Monument visitor center. Park admission is $7 per person unless visitors have an Interagency Annual, Military, Senior, 4th Grader, or Access Pass. There is no additional cost to attend the bird walks and reservations are not required. Visitors will also have the opportunity to explore the Lower Cliff Dwelling following the bird walk.

Bring dependable shoes, binoculars, a water bottle, and your favorite field guides. All experience levels are welcome to attend. Novice birders can use limited binoculars and field guides supplied by the National Park Service for the duration of the walk. Bird species spotted by visitors will be recorded and featured on Tonto National Monument social media.

For more information contact:

[phone] and [e-mail] or visit:
https://www.nps.gov/tont
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