Urban Park birding habitat

Arthur Pack Regional Park

Arizona · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Arthur Pack Regional Park is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 253 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Ruddy Duck, Gambel's Quail, and Mourning Dove 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

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

Short-tailed Hawk

Buteo brachyurus

7/20/2026Mt. Lemmon--Sunset Trailhead (lower Bear Wallow)1 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

7/20/2026Mt. Lemmon--Sunset Trailhead (lower Bear Wallow)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

Red Crossbill (Ponderosa Pine or type 2)

Loxia curvirostra

7/19/2026Mt. Lemmon--Sunset Trailhead (lower Bear Wallow)7 observed

Lazuli Bunting

Passerina amoena

7/19/2026Mt. Lemmon--Sunset Trailhead (lower Bear Wallow)1 observed

Indigo Bunting

Passerina cyanea

7/19/2026Mt. Lemmon--Sunset Trailhead (lower Bear Wallow)1 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

7/19/2026Sweetwater Wetlands1 observed

Anna's x Costa's Hummingbird (hybrid)

Calypte anna x costae

7/18/2026Michael Sadat's Yard1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

137/20/2026

Mexican Duck

17/20/2026

Ruddy Duck

97/20/2026

Gambel's Quail

17/20/2026

Rock Pigeon

27/20/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

17/20/2026

White-winged Dove

177/20/2026

Mourning Dove

267/20/2026

American Coot

27/20/2026

Killdeer

17/20/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

27/20/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

57/20/2026

Great Egret

17/20/2026

Cooper's Hawk

17/20/2026

Great Horned Owl

17/20/2026

Gila Woodpecker

67/20/2026

Black Phoebe

17/20/2026

Vermilion Flycatcher

57/20/2026

Ash-throated Flycatcher

17/20/2026

Brown-crested Flycatcher

27/20/2026

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Arthur Pack Regional Park for birding?
The best months to visit Arthur Pack Regional Park for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Arthur Pack Regional Park?
Notable species at Arthur Pack Regional Park include Ruddy Duck, Gambel's Quail, Mourning Dove, Cooper's Hawk, Gila Woodpecker. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Arthur Pack Regional Park?
Birding at Arthur Pack Regional Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Arthur Pack Regional Park?
Arthur Pack Regional Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.