Hassayampa River Preserve (closed Mon/Tue)
Arizona · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
$5 adults, TNC members free
Open Wed-Sun, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (summer), 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (winter)
About This Location
Hassayampa River Preserve (closed Mon/Tue) is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 297 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Mallard, Greater Roadrunner, and Black-chinned Hummingbird 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
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
Hutton's Vireo
Vireo huttoni
Winter Wren
Troglodytes hiemalis
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Regulus satrapa
Rufous-backed Robin
Turdus rufopalliatus
Red-shouldered Hawk (elegans)
Buteo lineatus
Harris's Hawk
Parabuteo unicinctus
Bushtit
Psaltriparus minimus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Anna's Hummingbird
American Coot
Gila Woodpecker
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Vermilion Flycatcher
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
White-breasted Nuthatch
American Robin
House Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
Abert's Towhee
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Pied-billed Grebe
Black Phoebe
Verdin
Bewick's Wren
Lawrence's Goldfinch
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
- 4
Bird activity peaks at dawn in desert habitats; arrive at first light for the best sightings.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Vulture Mountains
- Lake Pleasant Regional Park
- Hassayampa River
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