Granite Basin Lake
Arizona · Southwest
About This Location
Granite Basin Lake is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 226 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts American Wigeon, Mallard, and Ring-necked Duck among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Redhead
Aythya americana
Short-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus griseus
Forster's Tern
Sterna forsteri
Short-billed Dowitcher (hendersoni)
Limnodromus griseus
Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Bewick's Wren
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Spotted Towhee
Northern Yellow Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Steller's Jay
Common Raven
Dark-eyed Junco
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Juniper Titmouse
Bushtit
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.