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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

Anna's x Costa's Hummingbird (hybrid)

Calypte anna x costae

7/21/2026Michael Sadat's Yard1 observed

Mexican Duck

Anas diazi

7/21/2026Old Vail Road- Granit Construction Pit4 observed

Rufous Hummingbird

Selasphorus rufus

7/21/2026Sweetwater Wetlands1 observed

Western Warbling Vireo

Vireo swainsoni

7/21/2026Oro Valley Yard (private, not exact location)1 observed

Western Flycatcher

Empidonax difficilis

7/20/2026Placita De Suerte area1 observed

Double-crested Cormorant

Nannopterum auritum

7/20/2026Arthur Pack Regional Park1 observed

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

7/20/2026Gibbons Yard3 observed

Horned Lark

Eremophila alpestris

7/19/2026TBC 549_046 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

7/19/2026Sweetwater Wetlands1 observed

Northern Cardinal

Cardinalis cardinalis

7/18/2026Sweetwater Wetlands1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Swan Goose

17/20/2026

Mallard

37/20/2026

Mexican Duck

17/20/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

37/20/2026

White-winged Dove

47/20/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

27/20/2026

American Coot

127/20/2026

Green Heron

27/20/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

17/20/2026

Verdin

37/20/2026

European Starling

27/20/2026

House Finch

7/20/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

7/20/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

297/20/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

27/20/2026

Snow Goose

17/19/2026

Mourning Dove

267/19/2026

Greater Roadrunner

17/19/2026

Lesser Nighthawk

37/19/2026

Broad-billed Hummingbird

37/19/2026

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.