Two white swans swimming in a pond

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

Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher

Myiodynastes luteiventris

6/19/2026stakeout Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher, Bear Canyon pullout2 observed

Blue-throated Mountain-gem

Lampornis clemenciae

6/19/2026Mt. Lemmon--Palisades Visitor Center1 observed

Gray Vireo

Vireo vicinior

6/19/2026Mt. Lemmon--Gordon Hirabayashi RA (Prison Camp)1 observed

American Wigeon

Mareca americana

6/19/2026Reid Park1 observed

American Robin

Turdus migratorius

6/19/2026Reid Park1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

6/19/2026Reid Park1 observed

Black-throated Sparrow

Amphispiza bilineata

6/19/2026Danny Lopez Park (formerly Columbus Park)1 observed

Yellow-headed Blackbird

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

6/19/2026Danny Lopez Park (formerly Columbus Park)1 observed

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Accipiter striatus

6/18/2026Mt. Lemmon--Palisades Visitor Center1 observed

Anna's x Costa's Hummingbird (hybrid)

Calypte anna x costae

6/18/2026Blenman-Elm Yard1 observed

Western Wood-Pewee

Contopus sordidulus

6/18/2026Sweetwater Wetlands1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

56/18/2026

White-winged Dove

126/18/2026

Mourning Dove

66/18/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

26/18/2026

Turkey Vulture

26/18/2026

Gila Woodpecker

76/18/2026

Vermilion Flycatcher

66/18/2026

Ash-throated Flycatcher

36/18/2026

Brown-crested Flycatcher

46/18/2026

Bell's Vireo

96/18/2026

Verdin

86/18/2026

Purple Martin

26/18/2026

Curve-billed Thrasher

26/18/2026

Northern Mockingbird

26/18/2026

House Finch

126/18/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

66/18/2026

Black-throated Sparrow

26/18/2026

Abert's Towhee

26/18/2026

Hooded Oriole

56/18/2026

Mexican Duck

16/16/2026

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.