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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

Prothonotary Warbler

Protonotaria citrea

6/3/2026Agua Nueva Park (was Roger Road WRF)1 observed

American Wigeon

Mareca americana

6/3/2026Reid Park3 observed

American Robin

Turdus migratorius

6/3/2026Reid Park2 observed

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Setophaga pensylvanica

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

Gray Hawk

Buteo plagiatus

6/3/2026Isabella Lee Natural Preserve1 observed

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

6/3/2026Arthur Pack Regional Park1 observed

Western Warbling Vireo

Vireo swainsoni

6/3/2026Sweetwater Wetlands1 observed

Violet-green Swallow

Tachycineta thalassina

6/3/2026El Rio Preserve2 observed

Townsend's Warbler

Setophaga townsendi

6/2/2026El Rio Preserve1 observed

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

6/2/2026Arthur Pack Regional Park1 observed

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

6/2/2026I-19 N, Tucson US-AZ (32.0455,-110.9922)2 observed

Gilded Flicker

Colaptes chrysoides

6/2/2026SHARP (Southeast Houghton Area Recharge Project)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

56/3/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

16/3/2026

White-winged Dove

16/3/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

16/3/2026

Broad-billed Hummingbird

16/3/2026

American Coot

36/3/2026

Green Heron

16/3/2026

Gila Woodpecker

16/3/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

16/3/2026

Vermilion Flycatcher

16/3/2026

Verdin

26/3/2026

European Starling

36/3/2026

Northern Mockingbird

16/3/2026

House Sparrow

26/3/2026

House Finch

46/3/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

26/3/2026

Song Sparrow

16/3/2026

Abert's Towhee

26/3/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

16/3/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

26/3/2026

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.