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

Common Poorwill

Phalaenoptilus nuttallii

3/6/2026Loews Ventana Canyon Resort1 observed

Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma woodhouseii

3/6/202685737, Tucson US-AZ 32.42371, -110.923921 observed

Lewis's Woodpecker

Melanerpes lewis

3/6/2026Pantano River Park--Glenn St/Sahuara Ave (opened 2018)1 observed

Acorn Woodpecker

Melanerpes formicivorus

3/6/2026University of Arizona3 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

3/6/2026Arthur Pack Regional Park3 observed

Sage Thrasher

Oreoscoptes montanus

3/6/2026Sabino Canyon Rec Area--Sabino Canyon Rd, non-IBA section1 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

3/6/2026Fort Lowell Park and Pantano Wash1 observed

Steller's Jay

Cyanocitta stelleri

3/6/2026Isabella Lee Natural Preserve1 observed

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

3/6/2026Sweetwater Wetlands1 observed

Golden-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia atricapilla

3/6/20265540 E Silver Dust Pl, Tucson US-AZ 32.32334, -110.874151 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Cinnamon Teal

103/6/2026

Northern Shoveler

383/6/2026

American Wigeon

443/6/2026

Mallard

63/6/2026

Mexican Duck

23/6/2026

Green-winged Teal

53/6/2026

Ring-necked Duck

113/6/2026

Bufflehead

53/6/2026

Gambel's Quail

263/6/2026

Rock Pigeon

383/6/2026

Mourning Dove

243/6/2026

Greater Roadrunner

13/6/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

13/6/2026

American Coot

233/6/2026

Killdeer

53/6/2026

Long-billed Dowitcher

23/6/2026

Least Sandpiper

23/6/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

23/6/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

13/6/2026

Green Heron

13/6/2026

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.