Page Springs was named for the many springs that join Oak Creek. The creek’s rich and diverse habitat, along with the spring-fed ponds of the Page Springs Fish Hatchery and Bubbling Ponds, provide an exceptional setting for birdwatching.
This area is designated an Important Bird Area or IBA. The Arizona Game & Fish Department and the Northern Arizona Audubon Society jointly manage this peaceful area. About 200 species of birds call this area home, whether throughout the year or as a stop along epic migrations. It is not uncommon to see such birds as osprey, herons, the Common Black-hawk, Red-winged Blackbirds, Northern Cardinals, wintering ducks, and a variety of songbirds. Have you spotted any of these birds? Continue down the Black-hawk trail for a nice picnic spot.
This cache is the first in a series in this preserve. Placed with permission.