AZ-Watson+Lake+and+Riparian+Preserve


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Yavapai County
=Watson Lake and Riparian Preserve= 1626 Sundog Ranch Road Prescott, Arizona 86301 Watson Lake and Riparian Preserve webpage

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Watson Lake and Riparian Preserve
Coordinates: 34.5822319, -112.4259328 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

Tips for birding Watson Lake and Riparian Preserve
Watson Lake often has fewer birds than Willow Lake, but deep channels offer habitat for different species. Kayaks are cheap to rent from Watson Lake Park and offer the opportunity to get much closer to the birds. Shallow water on the south end of the lake, viewable from a parking area along Hwy 89, holds large numbers of ducks, waders, and shorebirds. Look especially for Wood Ducks on exposed snags, most common in summer but present year-round.

Restoration work here has resulted in a beautiful cottonwood-willow oasis among Prescott's sprawl. Most of the typical riparian breeding birds of the area are here, such as Blue Grosbeak, Summer Tanager, and Lucy's Warbler. A diverse array of migrants may be found. Hike down the creek bed or along the Peavine Trail for a good overlook of upper Watson Lake. From Northern Arizona Audubon Society

About Watson Lake and Riparian Preserve
Managed by Prescott Creeks, Watson Woods is a 125-acre riparian preserve with hiking trails, interpretive signs and wildlife viewing beginning at 1626 Sundog Ranch Road. From Watson Lake and Riparian Preserve webpage



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