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

American Wigeon

Mareca americana

5/28/2026CDO Wash--along Tucson National Golf Course1 observed

Cassin's Sparrow

Peucaea cassinii

5/27/2026Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum (please do not report captive birds)1 observed

Bullock's Oriole

Icterus bullockii

5/27/2026Mt. Lemmon--upper1 observed

Bendire's Thrasher

Toxostoma bendirei

5/27/2026Avra Valley--Reservation Road2 observed

MacGillivray's Warbler

Geothlypis tolmiei

5/27/2026Catalina SP1 observed

Brewer's Blackbird

Euphagus cyanocephalus

5/27/2026Rillito River Park Oracle to La Canada1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

5/27/2026Sweetwater Wetlands1 observed

Northern Cardinal

Cardinalis cardinalis

5/27/2026Sweetwater Wetlands Park, Tucson US-AZ 32.27926, -111.020531 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

5/27/2026Sweetwater Wetlands1 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

5/27/2026Sweetwater Wetlands1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

185/26/2026

Mexican Duck

25/26/2026

Green-winged Teal

25/26/2026

Lesser Scaup

15/26/2026

Ruddy Duck

215/26/2026

Gambel's Quail

235/26/2026

White-winged Dove

165/26/2026

Mourning Dove

445/26/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

45/26/2026

Costa's Hummingbird

15/26/2026

American Coot

85/26/2026

Killdeer

15/26/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

25/26/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

15/26/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

75/26/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

35/26/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/26/2026

Cooper's Hawk

35/26/2026

Gila Woodpecker

45/26/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

15/26/2026

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.