AZ-Neely+Ranch+Riparian+Preserve


 * =Birding in Arizona=

Maricopa County
=Neely Ranch Riparian Preserve= Gilbert, Arizona 85233

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Neely Ranch Riparian Preserve
Coordinates: 33.3547592, -111.8047638 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

Tips for birding Neely Ranch Riparian Preserve
The Neely Water Ranch is an excellent habitat area just west of Gilbert Water Ranch. Other than a few lookout spots, this spot is unfortunately closed to the public and the birding is extremely limited. This ranch has many basins with surrounding riparian habitat plantings similar to that of Gilbert Water Ranch. This spot has taller surrounding trees than Gilbert Water Ranch, consisting of many cottonwoods and willows, which would make the birding interesting. The main overlook of this wildlife sanctuary provides closer views of three of the ponds. If these ponds have water, this spot will be worth a stop on the birder's map. Waterfowl will be present in good numbers with water in the ponds, perhaps with an occasional surprise or two. The main overlook's viewing area also provides interpretive information about riparian habitat and it's wildlife, which is interesting reading. Walking along the north bordering outskirts of the Neely Ranch passes by good habitat just behind the fences were good birding opportunities may present themselves also. This north border is part of a long walking path throughout Gilbert. From Birding in Maricopa County



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