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

Steller's Jay (Southwest Interior)

Cyanocitta stelleri

4/22/2026Air bnb1 observed

Acorn Woodpecker

Melanerpes formicivorus

4/22/2026CDO Wash--along Tucson National Golf Course1 observed

Steller's Jay

Cyanocitta stelleri

4/22/2026CDO Wash--along Tucson National Golf Course2 observed

Mexican Duck

Anas diazi

4/21/2026Mt. Lemmon--Marshall Gulch2 observed

Gray Hawk

Buteo plagiatus

4/21/2026Isabella Lee Natural Preserve

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

4/21/2026Danny Lopez Park (formerly Columbus Park)1 observed

Anna's x Costa's Hummingbird (hybrid)

Calypte anna x costae

4/21/2026Blenman-Elm Yard1 observed

Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma woodhouseii

4/21/2026Sweetwater Wetlands3 observed

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

4/21/2026TROT past Lake to Preserve and back1 observed

White-tailed Kite

Elanus leucurus

4/20/2026Mt. Lemmon--Molino Basin1 observed

Gray Vireo

Vireo vicinior

4/20/2026Arizona National Scenic Trail - Molino Basin (32.3372,-110.6876)1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow (oriantha)

Zonotrichia leucophrys

4/20/2026Seneca/Ridgeway area1 observed

Lazuli Bunting

Passerina amoena

4/20/2026Mt. Lemmon--Rose Canyon and Lake2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Lesser Nighthawk

24/21/2026

Mallard

34/21/2026

Mexican Duck

14/21/2026

Gambel's Quail

24/21/2026

White-winged Dove

114/21/2026

Mourning Dove

74/21/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

14/21/2026

Belted Kingfisher

14/21/2026

Gila Woodpecker

54/21/2026

Vermilion Flycatcher

34/21/2026

Cassin's Kingbird

24/21/2026

Verdin

14/21/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

24/21/2026

Cactus Wren

34/21/2026

Curve-billed Thrasher

14/21/2026

Phainopepla

14/21/2026

House Finch

24/21/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

24/21/2026

Hooded Oriole

24/21/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

24/21/2026

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.