Agua Nueva Park (was Roger Road WRF)

Arizona · Southwest

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Habitat

Urban Park

Best Seasons

Fall Winter Spring

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Agua Nueva Park (was Roger Road WRF) is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 268 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts American Wigeon, Mallard, and Ring-necked Duck among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.

Location

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Notable Species

American Wigeon Mallard Ring-necked Duck Ruddy Duck Gambel's Quail

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Anna's x Costa's Hummingbird (hybrid)

Calypte anna x costae

7/21/2026Michael Sadat's Yard1 observed

Mexican Duck

Anas diazi

7/21/2026Old Vail Road- Granit Construction Pit4 observed

Rufous Hummingbird

Selasphorus rufus

7/21/2026Sweetwater Wetlands1 observed

Western Warbling Vireo

Vireo swainsoni

7/21/2026Oro Valley Yard (private, not exact location)1 observed

Western Flycatcher

Empidonax difficilis

7/20/2026Placita De Suerte area1 observed

Double-crested Cormorant

Nannopterum auritum

7/20/2026Arthur Pack Regional Park1 observed

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

7/20/2026Gibbons Yard3 observed

Horned Lark

Eremophila alpestris

7/19/2026TBC 549_046 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

7/19/2026Sweetwater Wetlands1 observed

Northern Cardinal

Cardinalis cardinalis

7/18/2026Sweetwater Wetlands1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Eurasian Collared-Dove

37/21/2026

White-winged Dove

247/21/2026

Mourning Dove

157/21/2026

Lesser Nighthawk

27/21/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

17/21/2026

American Coot

97/21/2026

White-faced Ibis

17/21/2026

Green Heron

27/21/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

27/21/2026

Great Horned Owl

17/21/2026

Gila Woodpecker

57/21/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

37/21/2026

American Kestrel

17/21/2026

Black Phoebe

17/21/2026

Say's Phoebe

17/21/2026

Vermilion Flycatcher

37/21/2026

Ash-throated Flycatcher

47/21/2026

Western Kingbird

27/21/2026

Bell's Vireo

17/21/2026

Verdin

57/21/2026

Birding Tips

1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

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Arizona Birding Guide

Complete guide to birding in Arizona →

Birding Guides

Fall Bird Migration Guide

10 min read

Bird Identification: The Four Keys

11 min read

Beginner's Guide to Birdwatching

8 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Agua Nueva Park (was Roger Road WRF) for birding?▼

The best months to visit Agua Nueva Park (was Roger Road WRF) for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.

What birds can I see at Agua Nueva Park (was Roger Road WRF)?▼

Notable species at Agua Nueva Park (was Roger Road WRF) include American Wigeon, Mallard, Ring-necked Duck, Ruddy Duck, Gambel's Quail. The area supports urban park habitats.

How difficult is birding at Agua Nueva Park (was Roger Road WRF)?▼

Birding at Agua Nueva Park (was Roger Road WRF) is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Agua Nueva Park (was Roger Road WRF)?▼

Agua Nueva Park (was Roger Road WRF) offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.