Glendale Recharge Ponds
Arizona · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
Free
Open daily
About This Location
Glendale Recharge Ponds is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 299 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Northern Shoveler, American Wigeon, and Mallard 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
Western Warbling Vireo
Vireo swainsoni
Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus
Lazuli Bunting
Passerina amoena
Indian Peafowl (Domestic type)
Pavo cristatus
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
MacGillivray's Warbler
Geothlypis tolmiei
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Gambel's Quail
Rock Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
White-winged Dove
Mourning Dove
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Anna's Hummingbird
Costa's Hummingbird
Killdeer
Black-crowned Night Heron
Green Heron
Great Blue Heron
Gila Woodpecker
Rosy-faced Lovebird
Black Phoebe
Verdin
Cliff Swallow
European Starling
Curve-billed Thrasher
Northern Mockingbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.
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Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.
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Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
- 4
Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
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Waterproof boots are recommended as trails near marshes can be muddy, especially after rain.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Thunderbird Conservation Park
- Glendale Xeriscape Garden
- Sahuaro Ranch Park
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