Oak Creek
We were in Page Springs the other day, which is technically in Cornville, close to Cottonwood. It’s known for having Page Springs Hatchery where they raise rainbow trout for sport fishing and for Bubbling Ponds Native Fish Research Facility. Both are owned by Arizona Game and Fish Department and are surrounded by a preserve where AZGFD and the Northern Arizona Audubon Society are engaged in conservation projects for the plants and animals. It is located on Oak Creek and has several miles of well-maintained trails which we were on.
For those of you who have real autumns, these shots won’t be that exciting to you but, in Phoenix, where fall doesn’t produce many changing leaves, we all get excited at fall colors. This area was not at peak yet, unfortunately, but it was still pretty. So here are too many fall shots of the area.
Rainbow Trout
Maybe that was too many…sorry. The Important Bird Area was not full of plentiful birds, of course. No lifers here.
White-crowned Sparrows, male and female
Red-winged Blackbirds
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Northern Cardinal, female
Nor did we see the River Otters which are sometimes spotted there.
This area is also known for its many vineyards and wineries.
We didn’t feel right not getting some souvenirs to make up for the lack of birds. It’s always nice to support the local economy…
The colors are pretty and will get much brighter in a couple of weeks. I loved the shot of the lizard. He is just gorgeous!
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You might not have many autumn colors, Candace, but what you do have is really lovely. This looks like a wonderful place to hike with a camera.
I love the lizard!!! Amazing how he blends in so well with the tree bark. 🙂
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