The Agua Fria National Monument is one of the newer additions to our National Park treasures. The Bureau of Land Management manages the Monument and is hosting this trip. We’ll bird along the Agua Fria River, which has been determined suitable for Wild and Scenic Status. The riparian corridor is dominated by an over-story of cottonwood and willow that shelter many different species of songbirds and raptors. Among these birds are Cooper’s and red-tailed hawks, kingbirds, vireos, wrens, warblers and sparrows. We will be hiking so remember to wear sun protection and good hiking boots that may get wet. Hike is on uneven sandy surfaces with some rocks with a moderate elevation change. Reptiles are abundant in the springtime. There are no facilities at the site. Box lunch is included.