Agua Caliente Park
Arizona · Southwest
Easy
October-May
Free
Open daily, 7:00 AM - sunset
About This Location
Agua Caliente Park is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 257 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mallard, White-winged Dove, and Pied-billed Grebe among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Anna's x Costa's Hummingbird (hybrid)
Calypte anna x costae
Short-tailed Hawk
Buteo brachyurus
American Goshawk
Astur atricapillus
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Common Black Hawk
Buteogallus anthracinus
Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
Inca Dove
Columbina inca
American Wigeon
Mareca americana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Great Blue Heron
Gila Woodpecker
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Verdin
Hooded Oriole
Varied Bunting
White-winged Dove
Mourning Dove
Broad-billed Hummingbird
Cooper's Hawk
Purple Martin
Lesser Goldfinch
Lark Sparrow
Mexican Duck
Mallard x Mexican Duck (hybrid)
Vermilion Flycatcher
Western Kingbird
Common Raven
House Finch
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
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Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
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Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
- Tanque Verde Guest Ranch
- Saguaro National Park East
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