Boyce Thompson Arboretum
Arizona · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
$15 adults
Open daily, 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM (summer), 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (winter)
About This Location
Boyce Thompson Arboretum is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 291 species recorded on eBird. This forest and urban park habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Costa's Hummingbird, and Gila Woodpecker 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
Townsend's Warbler
Setophaga townsendi
Fox Sparrow (Slate-colored)
Passerella iliaca
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Steller's Jay
Cyanocitta stelleri
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Mountain Chickadee
Poecile gambeli
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Ring-necked Duck
Gambel's Quail
White-winged Dove
Mourning Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Costa's Hummingbird
Broad-billed Hummingbird
Sora
American Coot
Turkey Vulture
Cooper's Hawk
Gila Woodpecker
Black Phoebe
Say's Phoebe
Verdin
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Rock Wren
Canyon Wren
Northern House Wren
Birding Tips
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Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
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Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
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This urban green space acts as a migrant trap — birds concentrate here during migration, especially after overnight flights.
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Bird activity peaks at dawn in desert habitats; arrive at first light for the best sightings.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Tonto National Forest
- Picketpost Mountain
- Superior AZ