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
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted)
Colaptes auratus
Western Flycatcher (Pacific-slope)
Empidonax difficilis
Common Black Hawk
Buteogallus anthracinus
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
Steller's Jay (Southwest Interior)
Cyanocitta stelleri
Lewis's Woodpecker
Melanerpes lewis
Wilson's Warbler
Cardellina pusilla
Golden-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia atricapilla
Yellow-throated Vireo
Vireo flavifrons
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Townsend's Warbler
Setophaga townsendi
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Northern Shoveler
American Wigeon
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Redhead
Ring-necked Duck
Lesser Scaup
Ruddy Duck
Mourning Dove
American Coot
Black-necked Stilt
Killdeer
Long-billed Dowitcher
Osprey
Verdin
Cliff Swallow
European Starling
House Sparrow
House Finch
Western Meadowlark
Birding Tips
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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.
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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