Danny Lopez Park

Arizona · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open daily, dawn to dusk

About This Location

Danny Lopez Park is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 265 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Snow Goose, Ruddy Duck, and Eurasian Collared-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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Common Poorwill

Phalaenoptilus nuttallii

3/6/2026Loews Ventana Canyon Resort1 observed

Lewis's Woodpecker

Melanerpes lewis

3/6/2026Pantano River Park--Glenn St/Sahuara Ave (opened 2018)1 observed

Acorn Woodpecker

Melanerpes formicivorus

3/6/2026University of Arizona3 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

3/6/2026Arthur Pack Regional Park3 observed

Sage Thrasher

Oreoscoptes montanus

3/6/2026Sabino Canyon Rec Area--Sabino Canyon Rd, non-IBA section1 observed

Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma woodhouseii

3/6/2026Canada del Oro Riverfront Park2 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

3/6/2026Fort Lowell Park and Pantano Wash1 observed

Steller's Jay

Cyanocitta stelleri

3/6/2026Isabella Lee Natural Preserve1 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

3/6/2026Fort Lowell Park and Pantano Wash1 observed

Bendire's Thrasher

Toxostoma bendirei

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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Swan Goose

13/6/2026

Cinnamon Teal

13/6/2026

Northern Shoveler

103/6/2026

Mallard

293/6/2026

Mexican Duck

13/6/2026

Mallard x Mexican Duck (hybrid)

13/6/2026

Ring-necked Duck

13/6/2026

Ruddy Duck

23/6/2026

Rock Pigeon

93/6/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

113/6/2026

White-winged Dove

13/6/2026

Mourning Dove

123/6/2026

Greater Roadrunner

13/6/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

43/6/2026

Broad-billed Hummingbird

13/6/2026

American Coot

1173/6/2026

Ring-billed Gull

13/6/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

13/6/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

63/6/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

313/6/2026

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.

  4. 4

    Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.

  5. 5

    Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Danny Lopez Park for birding?
The best months to visit Danny Lopez Park for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Danny Lopez Park?
Notable species at Danny Lopez Park include Snow Goose, Ruddy Duck, Eurasian Collared-Dove, Mourning Dove, American Coot, Rufous Hummingbird, American Wigeon, Mallard, Mexican Duck, Redhead, Ring-necked Duck, Anna's Hummingbird. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Danny Lopez Park?
Birding at Danny Lopez Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
Is there an entrance fee at Danny Lopez Park?
There is no entrance fee at Danny Lopez Park. Hours: Open daily, dawn to dusk.
What amenities are available at Danny Lopez Park?
Danny Lopez Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.