Best Bird Watching Area Gilbert Near Me

4worldlovers: Zanjero Park is a 20 acre park located on the East side of Lindsay Rd just south of the Loop 202 freeway. The park is a converted water retention basin and opened on April 19, 2008. The primary use of the park is for horseback riding which has almost a mile of horseback riding trails with hitching post and water troughs. The park also contains a multi-use trail that links up to the San Tan Trail.

In partnership with ADOT, construction has started on the Lindsay Rd. interchange and the burrowing owls have been permanently relocated by Wild at Heart, a raptor rescue organization. All of the owls have been relocated safely and humanely at this time. The old burrows will be covered and retired. Burrowing owls live underground and need a lot of open space; they tend to live in agricultural areas. With this area expanding rapidly, it was determined that they would need to be removed in order to protect the species.

According to the Wild at Heart website, “Captured owls are cared for by WAH volunteers for a minimum of 90 days: 60 days at the WAH facility, and another 30 days at the new relocation site. This transitional period is necessary to break the owls’ bond with their former habitat.” The owls are currently located at this facility and Wild at Heart is working with other local organizations to find permanent homes for them.

4worldlovers:
Granite Reef picnicking site is the closest site to Mesa. Because of its proximity to a major city, Granite Reef is very popular. Sitting next to the Lower Salt River, Granite Reef offers the ability to launch non-motorized boats along with shoreline fishing. This riparian area is outstanding for bird watching for warblers, shore birds and spring and fall migratory fowl. Fishermen use this area year-round.

Stay limit 1 day, No trailers, no motor boats allowed, day use only. No glass containers. Pets must be on a leash.

The links below provide additional information on pricing and purchasing information.

Tonto Daily Pass (and Watercraft Sticker, if required). Available at Tonto National Forest Offices and retail vendors (please call for availability).

America the Beautiful Pass. Available at Tonto National Forest Offices and online at USGS.gov.

Tonto Fee Machine Pass. Nearest locations are as follows: Pebble Beach, Saguaro Del Norte, Palo Verde, and Phon D Sutton.

This site is located 14 miles northeast of Mesa. From Mesa, travel 7 miles east on the Superstition Freeway (US 60) to Power Road/Bush Highway/Forest Road (FR) 204 and turn north. Follow Bush Highway for 7 miles to the site. This is the first site next to the river coming from the west on Bush Highway. View and download a map.

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