This trip features two rather different parts of the National Monument: the Well with its pond and high desert habitat, and the picnic area with sycamore riparian habitat, at about 3,400’. We should see a variety of chaparral and high desert species, including titmice, wrens, thrushes and other birds we rarely find in the Valley. The Well may include waterfowl. We might see a few early migrating warblers or vireos. We’ll start from Scottsdale, plan to picnic at the Monument, and return about 1:30. Meeting place and carpooling logistics will be determined a few days before the trip.
Limit: 7
Difficulty: 2 (uneven footing and rock stairs).
Leader: Kathe Anderson