Lake birding habitat

Lower Lake Mary

Arizona · Southwest

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Lower Lake Mary is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 211 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Mallard, Red-tailed Hawk, and Northern Flicker 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

Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted x Red-shafted)

Colaptes auratus

5/31/2026Aspen Corner1 observed

Calliope Hummingbird

Selasphorus calliope

5/30/2026Home1 observed

Bank Swallow

Riparia riparia

5/30/2026Kachina Wetlands1 observed

Greater Pewee

Contopus pertinax

5/30/2026Wilson Mountain summit plateau1 observed

American Barn Owl

Tyto furcata

5/29/2026San Francisco wash3 observed

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

5/24/2026Swiss Manor1 observed

Common Loon

Gavia immer

5/24/2026Ashurst Lake1 observed

Vermilion Flycatcher

Pyrocephalus rubinus

5/22/2026Walnut Canyon Lakes1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

15/28/2026

Western Wood-Pewee

15/28/2026

Ash-throated Flycatcher

15/28/2026

Plumbeous Vireo

15/28/2026

American Crow

45/28/2026

Common Raven

25/28/2026

Violet-green Swallow

185/28/2026

American Robin

35/28/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

115/28/2026

Brewer's Blackbird

95/28/2026

Common Yellowthroat

25/28/2026

Black-headed Grosbeak

15/28/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Lower Lake Mary for birding?
The best months to visit Lower Lake Mary for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Lower Lake Mary?
Notable species at Lower Lake Mary include Mallard, Red-tailed Hawk, Northern Flicker, Black Phoebe, Steller's Jay. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lower Lake Mary?
Birding at Lower Lake Mary is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Lower Lake Mary?
Lower Lake Mary offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.