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Noted Author and Bird Expert to Lead Walk at Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park

(Phoenix, Arizona - July 28, 2008) - Scottsdale author Jim Burns will lead a free bird walk August 10 at Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park, and then autograph copies of his latest book following the tour. Burns' guided two-hour walking tour begins at 6:30 a.m.

The author will autograph copies of his new book "Jim Burns' Arizona Birds: From the Backyard to the Backwoods" immediately following the walk. The book is an entertaining mix of biology and personal experiences, which makes it easy to learn about birds, and find them. Burns has photographed birds all across North American for more than 15 years.

Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park is located on U.S. Highway 60 three miles west of historic Superior. Admission is $7.50 for adults and $3.00 ages 5-12. Summer hours are from 6am until 3pm every day. Phone 520-689-2723 or click www.btarboretum.org for more information.

For information about Arizona State Parks call (602) 542-4174 (outside of the Phoenix metro area call toll-free (800) 285-3703) or visit the website at www.azstateparks.com.

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