Lake birding habitat

Dankworth Pond State Park

Arizona · Southwest

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Dankworth Pond State Park is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 226 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Cinnamon Teal, Ring-necked Duck, and Common Merganser 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

MacGillivray's Warbler

Geothlypis tolmiei

5/26/2026Mt. Graham--Hospital Flat CG1 observed

Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher

Myiodynastes luteiventris

5/26/2026Mt. Graham--Jacobson Canyon above Angle Orchard2 observed

American Goshawk

Astur atricapillus

5/25/2026Mt. Graham--Cluff Dairy Recreation Area1 observed

Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

5/25/2026Mt. Graham--Riggs Lake2 observed

Chihuahuan Raven

Corvus cryptoleucus

5/23/2026S US Hwy 191, Safford US-AZ 32.51152, -109.673831 observed

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Accipiter striatus

5/21/2026Little Cottonwood Canyon1 observed

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

5/18/2026Mt. Graham Golf Club, Thatcher US-AZ 32.80239, -109.767691 observed

Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

5/16/2026Roper Lake1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Gambel's Quail

15/22/2026

White-winged Dove

15/22/2026

American Coot

55/22/2026

Western Grebe

15/22/2026

Brown-crested Flycatcher

15/22/2026

Bell's Vireo

15/22/2026

Curve-billed Thrasher

15/22/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

305/22/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

305/22/2026

Lesser Nighthawk

15/15/2026

Say's Phoebe

15/15/2026

Barn Swallow

35/15/2026

Northern Mockingbird

15/15/2026

House Sparrow

15/15/2026

Song Sparrow

15/15/2026

Yellow-breasted Chat

15/15/2026

Common Yellowthroat

15/15/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

15/15/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Dankworth Pond State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Dankworth Pond State Park for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Dankworth Pond State Park?
Notable species at Dankworth Pond State Park include Cinnamon Teal, Ring-necked Duck, Common Merganser, Ruddy Duck, Eurasian Collared-Dove. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Dankworth Pond State Park?
Birding at Dankworth Pond State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Dankworth Pond State Park?
Dankworth Pond State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.