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
Prothonotary Warbler
Protonotaria citrea
Lawrence's Goldfinch
Spinus lawrencei
Townsend's Warbler
Setophaga townsendi
American Wigeon
Mareca americana
Broad-billed Hummingbird
Cynanthus latirostris
American Robin
Turdus migratorius
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Setophaga pensylvanica
Gray Hawk
Buteo plagiatus
Tricolored Heron
Egretta tricolor
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
White-winged Dove
Mourning Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Neotropic Cormorant
Gila Woodpecker
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Say's Phoebe
Vermilion Flycatcher
European Starling
House Sparrow
House Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
Abert's Towhee
Great-tailed Grackle
Northern Yellow Warbler
Bell's Vireo
Verdin
Hooded Oriole
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
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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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