Avra Valley WTP

Arizona · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Avra Valley WTP is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 274 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Cinnamon Teal, Northern Shoveler, and Gadwall 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

Acorn Woodpecker

Melanerpes formicivorus

3/6/2026University of Arizona3 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

3/6/2026Arthur Pack Regional Park3 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

3/6/2026Sahuarita Lake1 observed

Bendire's Thrasher

Toxostoma bendirei

3/6/2026Avra Valley--Reservation Road2 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

3/6/2026El Rio Preserve1 observed

Steller's Jay

Cyanocitta stelleri

3/6/2026El Rio Preserve2 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

3/6/2026Danny Lopez Park (formerly Columbus Park)1 observed

Black-throated Sparrow

Amphispiza bilineata

3/6/2026Danny Lopez Park (formerly Columbus Park)1 observed

Lawrence's Goldfinch

Spinus lawrencei

3/6/2026Danny Lopez Park (formerly Columbus Park)19 observed

Cassin's Kingbird

Tyrannus vociferans

3/6/2026CDO Wash--along Tucson National Golf Course2 observed

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Archilochus alexandri

3/5/2026Tallercito Tumamoc1 observed

Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma woodhouseii

3/5/2026Rio Vista Natural Resource Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Blue-winged Teal

23/5/2026

Cinnamon Teal

33/5/2026

Northern Shoveler

153/5/2026

Gadwall

123/5/2026

American Wigeon

353/5/2026

Mallard

83/5/2026

Green-winged Teal

653/5/2026

Mourning Dove

23/5/2026

Killdeer

73/5/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

13/5/2026

Least Sandpiper

153/5/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

23/5/2026

Gila Woodpecker

13/5/2026

Black Phoebe

13/5/2026

Say's Phoebe

13/5/2026

Vermilion Flycatcher

23/5/2026

Common Raven

13/5/2026

Verdin

23/5/2026

Horned Lark

23/5/2026

American Pipit

13/5/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.

  2. 2

    Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.

  3. 3

    Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Avra Valley WTP for birding?
The best months to visit Avra Valley WTP for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Avra Valley WTP?
Notable species at Avra Valley WTP include Cinnamon Teal, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, American Wigeon, Mallard. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at Avra Valley WTP?
Birding at Avra Valley WTP is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Avra Valley WTP?
Avra Valley WTP offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.