Fort Lowell Park and Pantano Wash
Arizona · Southwest
Easy
October-May
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Fort Lowell Park and Pantano Wash is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts American Wigeon, Mallard, and Redhead 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
Common Poorwill
Phalaenoptilus nuttallii
Lewis's Woodpecker
Melanerpes lewis
Acorn Woodpecker
Melanerpes formicivorus
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Sage Thrasher
Oreoscoptes montanus
Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Aphelocoma woodhouseii
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Steller's Jay
Cyanocitta stelleri
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
American Wigeon
Mallard
Ring-necked Duck
Mourning Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Broad-billed Hummingbird
Gila Woodpecker
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Vermilion Flycatcher
Common Raven
Verdin
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
European Starling
Phainopepla
House Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
Abert's Towhee
Great-tailed Grackle
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Redhead
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
- Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
- Reid Park
- Agua Caliente Park
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