Higley and Ocotillo Rds. ponds
Arizona · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
About This Location
Higley and Ocotillo Rds. ponds is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 257 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Muscovy Duck, Cinnamon Teal, and American Wigeon 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
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Eurasian x African Collared-Dove (hybrid)
Streptopelia decaocto x roseogrisea
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
American Coot (White-shielded)
Fulica americana
Wilson's Warbler
Cardellina pusilla
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
Zone-tailed Hawk
Buteo albonotatus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Muscovy Duck
Cinnamon Teal
American Wigeon
Mallard
Northern Pintail
Gambel's Quail
Rock Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Costa's Hummingbird
Common Gallinule
American Coot
Killdeer
Long-billed Curlew
Greater Yellowlegs
Least Sandpiper
Double-crested Cormorant
Neotropic Cormorant
Cooper's Hawk
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.