Bird Walks
June, 2021
Dear Customers,
Due to the increased popularity of our free weekly bird walks we are making a slight change in the sign-up process. To ensure that everyone who would like to go on a bird walk has the opportunity to sign up for one of the ten spots available, we are now limiting bird walk sign-ups to once per month per person. Additionally, individuals can sign up on the waiting list for other bird walks offered in the same month.
This new policy will allow more people to participate in our bird walks on a monthly basis. Thank you for your understanding, and if you have any questions, please don’t be afraid to ask our staff for clarification.
Sincerely,
Eric Moore, owner
Jay’s Bird Barn
Prescott Bird Walks
FREE and open to the public!
Sept, 7:00-10:00
Oct, Nov, Dec, 8:00 -11:00
Participants will meet at the location at the specified start time
Call 928-443-5900 to sign up or for more information.
Prescott Bird Walk Schedule:
Wednesday, Sep 20
Willow Lake – South – Ryan
Difficulty Rating: 2
Friday, Sep 29
Chino Valley – Bonnie
Difficulty Rating: 1
Wednesday, Oct 4
Recharge Ponds – Ryan
Difficulty Rating: 1
Wednesday, Oct 11
Willow Lake South – Ryan
Difficulty Rating: 2
Thursday, Oct 19
Community Nature Center – Eric
Difficulty Rating: 3
Thursday, Oct 26
Workshop – Wild Bird Photography – 2
The Lookout 4-5 p.m.
Clay Taylor of Swarovski
Friday, Oct 27
Bird Walk – Wild Bird Photography – 2
8-11 a.m. Watson Lake
Clay Taylor of Swarovski
Friday, Oct 27
Bird Walk – Wild Bird Photography – 2
3-5 p.m. Willow Lake South Clay Taylor of Swarovski
Friday, Nov 3
Watson Lake – Bonnie
Difficulty Rating: 2
Friday, Nov 10
Fain Park – Eric
Difficulty Rating: 3
Saturday, Nov 18
Chino Valley – Ryan
Difficulty Rating: 1
Saturday, Nov 25
Goldwater Lake – Bonnie
Difficulty Rating: 3
Wednesday, Nov 29
Granite Basin – Eric
Difficulty Rating: 2
Wednesday, Dec 6
Willow Lake South – Ryan
Difficulty Rating: 2
Friday, Dec 15
Watson Lake West – Bonnie
Difficulty Rating: 2
Friday, Dec 22
Recharge Ponds – Eric
Difficulty Rating: 1
Wednesday, Dec 27
Chino Valley – Ryan
Difficulty Rating: 1
Prescott Bird Walk Rating System
Our weekly bird walks take place in a number of diverse locations throughout the tri-city area. On occasion, we venture even farther beyond the confines of our immediate area. `We will go where the birds are! Because of this, we find ourselves in a variety of habitats and difficulty levels in regards to hiking and navigating. Most walks are fairly easy but we do seek out some more challenging spots, as the situation dictates. We will always go at the speed of the group and can adjust as needed. Fortunately, birding by its very nature is a slow and methodical process.
Below is a rating to help you understand potential challenges associated with any given location. Of course, if you have any questions, you are always welcome to reach out to us. We hope to see you on a walk soon!
1 – Expect paved trails, or very nice dirt trails & limited elevation change. These will be accessible to most people.
2 – Expect maintained dirt trails and potentially some mild elevation variations. Wear appropriate shoes for a dirt surface.
3- Expect dirt trails that may have a lateral slope and a potentially loose surface. Challenging elevation changes may be present.
Wear good hiking shoes and other appropriate clothing. The participants should have some hiking experience.
4- Expect loosely defined trails with consistent tripping hazards along the way. The trails may have unsteady or loose surfaces and quality hiking footwear should be utilized. Significant elevation changes will be present. Participants should be fit and confident in their ability to navigate an undeveloped environment.
5- Expect a complete lack of a defined trail. Any situation that can be found in a completely natural setting can be expected. The participants should have the utmost confidence in their ability to navigate wild terrain without significant assistance. Quality hiking gear should be utilized.