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
Mexican Duck
Anas diazi
Rufous Hummingbird
Selasphorus rufus
Western Warbling Vireo
Vireo swainsoni
Short-tailed Hawk
Buteo brachyurus
Hooded Warbler
Setophaga citrina
Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher
Myiodynastes luteiventris
Gray Vireo
Vireo vicinior
Western Flycatcher
Empidonax difficilis
Double-crested Cormorant
Nannopterum auritum
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Accipiter striatus
Red Crossbill (Ponderosa Pine or type 2)
Loxia curvirostra
Horned Lark
Eremophila alpestris
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
White-winged Dove
Mourning Dove
Cooper's Hawk
Gila Woodpecker
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Vermilion Flycatcher
Cassin's Kingbird
Verdin
House Sparrow
House Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
Lark Sparrow
Abert's Towhee
Western Tanager
Black-headed Grosbeak
Mexican Duck
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Black-chinned Hummingbird
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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