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
Mexican Duck
Anas diazi
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Indian Peafowl (Domestic type)
Pavo cristatus
Gray Hawk
Buteo plagiatus
Wilson's Snipe
Gallinago delicata
American Redstart
Setophaga ruticilla
Western Flycatcher
Empidonax difficilis
Forster's Tern
Sterna forsteri
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
White-winged Dove
Mourning Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Black-necked Stilt
American Avocet
Killdeer
Long-billed Dowitcher
Greater Yellowlegs
Double-crested Cormorant
White-faced Ibis
Black-crowned Night Heron
Snowy Egret
Green Heron
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Osprey
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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