Amado WTP
Arizona · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Amado WTP is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 246 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Mallard, Ring-necked Duck, and Lesser Scaup 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
Least Grebe
Tachybaptus dominicus
Northern Pintail
Anas acuta
American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Mallard
Ruddy Duck
Killdeer
Pied-billed Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Turkey Vulture
Black Phoebe
Cassin's Kingbird
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Great-tailed Grackle
Neotropic Cormorant
Zone-tailed Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
Black-crowned Night Heron
Mexican Duck
Vermilion Flycatcher
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Western Kingbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.
- 2
Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
- 4
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
- Santa Cruz River
- Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
- Tumacácori NHP
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