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Gilbert Water Ranch is a winter-bird lover’s paradise just an hour away!  It is a large area consisting of a series of recharge ponds, with interconnected walking trails. Birds that winter there include many species of ducks and shore birds, herons, egrets and maybe even a stray Roseate Spoonbill. Many smaller birds can be found in the trees and shrubs or on the ground, while raptors may be seen overhead. The diverse vistas also provide for a variety of photographic opportunities including early morning reflections.

There are ample opportunities for great photos right near the entrance to the park or one can circumnavigate the park looking for more variety of birds and landscapes.  There are benches for resting scattered along the paths around the ponds.
 

ITINERARY:

• Meet at 5:45 AM at the parking lot at the NW corner of W Goldwater Canyon Dr and N Remington Dr for a 6 AM departure. Riders will be assigned to vehicles before departure.

• Travel for approximately 1 hour each way.

• We will be at the site shooting for 3+ hours.  

• There will be a meal break at a nearby restaurant.

• Arrive back at The Grand at approximately 2 PM.

BRING WITH YOU:

• Your longest lens as well as a good wide-angle lens for scenery pictures.

• Tripod

• Hat

• Sweater in case of early morning chill

• Sunscreen

• Water

FEES:  There are no entrance fees for the preserve.  Gas expense of $10 per passenger will be paid to the trip leader and shared equally among drivers. 

This shoot is subject to weather, interest and availability of drivers.

If the shoot is full, be sure to sign up for the waiting list.