Canoa Ranch Conservation Park
Arizona · Southwest
Easy
October-May
Free
Open daily, sunrise to sunset
About This Location
Canoa Ranch Conservation Park is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 289 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts American Wigeon, Common Merganser, and Gambel's Quail 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
Elf Owl
Micrathene whitneyi
Common Poorwill
Phalaenoptilus nuttallii
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
Inca Dove
Columbina inca
Gila Woodpecker
Melanerpes uropygialis
Cassin's Sparrow
Peucaea cassinii
Crested Caracara
Caracara plancus
Vermilion Flycatcher
Pyrocephalus rubinus
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Cinnamon Teal
American Wigeon
Common Merganser
Ruddy Duck
Costa's Hummingbird
American Coot
Pied-billed Grebe
Great Blue Heron
Black Phoebe
Say's Phoebe
Common Raven
Verdin
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Bewick's Wren
House Sparrow
House Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
White-crowned Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
- 4
Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
- Tumacácori National Historical Park
- Santa Cruz River
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