Riparian Preserve

Thought I would share some photos from our last photography class field trip.

We drove to Gilbert (Phoenix area...about 95 minutes from Payson) and walked around a number of ponds at the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch.

An adult pair of Blue Herons and a "baby".

The preserve has 110 acres and is a water reclamation project.

This coot is one of 200 birds that have been sighted at the water ranch.

The preserve has an observatory and a variety of programs for school-age children plus regular family bird walks.

Love the colors on this Northern Pintail. (Click on the photo to enlarge.)