Tonto National Monument offers Bird Walks

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Posted Tuesday, February 11, 2020 9:15 am

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Roosevelt, AZ – Learn about the wide variety of birds found at Tonto National Monument, including the Gila Woodpecker and the Turkey Vulture.

Ranger-led bird walks will be held on the following dates from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday, February 26

Thursday, March 12

Wednesday, April 1

Wednesday, April 22

Bird walks will begin at the Tonto National Monument Visitor Center. Park admission is $10 per person unless visitors have an Interagency Annual, Military, Senior, 4^th 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 after the program.

Bring dependable hiking 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:

(928)467-2241 and tont_information@nps.gov or visit:

https://www.nps.gov/tont

https://www.facebook.com/TontoNPS

https://www.instagram.com/TontoNPS|

https://twitter.com/tonto_nps