Cerulean Warblers at the Walton Preserve - Saturday, June 6th, 2026
At 410 acres, the Rob and Melani Walton Nature Preserve is part of a large area of undeveloped, protected woodlands along the north side of Beaver Lake. Taylor Long will lead an expedition through this preserve on Saturday, June 6th beginning at 8:00 AM. Cerulean Warbler and Worm-eating Warbler have been reliable breeders along the north-facing slopes of this preserve, as well as other typical Ozark upland breeders like Yellow-throated Vireo and Scarlet Tanager. This trip will involve 2-3 hours of hiking up to 3 miles on uneven and moderately steep terrain. Good hiking shoes, water, snacks, and insect repellent are a must. There are no restrooms at the trailhead; we recommend stopping at the nearby Short Stop General Store in Garfield for restrooms and provisions before and after the hike. The exact location of the preserve parking lot is GPS 36.442745, -93.950241.
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