Kachina Wetlands
Arizona · Southwest
About This Location
Kachina Wetlands is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 260 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Canada Goose, Cinnamon Teal, and Northern Shoveler 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
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
White-crowned Sparrow (Dark-lored)
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Mexican Duck
Anas diazi
Bronzed Cowbird
Molothrus aeneus
Wilson's Snipe
Gallinago delicata
Costa's Hummingbird
Calypte costae
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Bank Swallow
Riparia riparia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Ruddy Duck
American Coot
Least Sandpiper
Pied-billed Grebe
Great Blue Heron
Osprey
Cassin's Kingbird
Western Bluebird
Red-winged Blackbird
Mourning Dove
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Sora
Spotted Sandpiper
Northern Flicker
American Kestrel
Black Phoebe
American Crow
Common Raven
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.