Agua Caliente Park

Arizona · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma woodhouseii

3/6/202685737, Tucson US-AZ 32.42371, -110.923921 observed

Lewis's Woodpecker

Melanerpes lewis

3/6/2026Pantano River Park--Glenn St/Sahuara Ave (opened 2018)1 observed

Sage Thrasher

Oreoscoptes montanus

3/6/2026Sabino Canyon Rec Area--Sabino Canyon Rd, non-IBA section1 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

3/6/2026Fort Lowell Park and Pantano Wash1 observed

Steller's Jay

Cyanocitta stelleri

3/6/2026Isabella Lee Natural Preserve1 observed

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

3/6/2026Sweetwater Wetlands1 observed

Golden-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia atricapilla

3/6/20265540 E Silver Dust Pl, Tucson US-AZ 32.32334, -110.874151 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

3/6/2026Fort Lowell Park and Pantano Wash1 observed

Western Kingbird

Tyrannus verticalis

3/6/2026Sweetwater Wetlands, Tucson US-AZ 32.27971, -111.020411 observed

Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay (Woodhouse's)

Aphelocoma woodhouseii

3/6/2026Sabino Dam and downstream riparian1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Ring-necked Duck

23/6/2026

White-winged Dove

43/6/2026

Mourning Dove

23/6/2026

Broad-billed Hummingbird

13/6/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

13/6/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

33/6/2026

Cooper's Hawk

13/6/2026

Gila Woodpecker

23/6/2026

Vermilion Flycatcher

43/6/2026

Verdin

13/6/2026

Curve-billed Thrasher

13/6/2026

Phainopepla

23/6/2026

House Finch

103/6/2026

Black-throated Sparrow

23/6/2026

Hooded Oriole

13/6/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

23/6/2026

Lucy's Warbler

23/6/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

103/6/2026

Mallard

133/6/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

13/6/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

  4. 4

    Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.

  5. 5

    Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Agua Caliente Park for birding?
The best months to visit Agua Caliente Park for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Agua Caliente Park?
Notable species at Agua Caliente Park include Mallard, White-winged Dove, Pied-billed Grebe, Vermilion Flycatcher, Bewick's Wren, Rufous Hummingbird, Gambel's Quail, Mourning Dove, Gila Woodpecker, Common Raven, Verdin, Cactus Wren. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Agua Caliente Park?
Birding at Agua Caliente Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
Is there an entrance fee at Agua Caliente Park?
There is no entrance fee at Agua Caliente Park. Hours: Open daily, 7:00 AM - sunset.
What amenities are available at Agua Caliente Park?
Agua Caliente Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.