Madera Canyon - Proctor Road
Arizona · Southwest
Challenging
October-May
$5 per vehicle
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Madera Canyon - Proctor Road is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 232 species recorded on eBird. This canyon habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Anna's Hummingbird, and Gila Woodpecker 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
Elf Owl
Micrathene whitneyi
Common Poorwill
Phalaenoptilus nuttallii
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
Inca Dove
Columbina inca
Gila Woodpecker
Melanerpes uropygialis
Cassin's Sparrow
Peucaea cassinii
Crested Caracara
Caracara plancus
Vermilion Flycatcher
Pyrocephalus rubinus
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Verdin
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Canyon Towhee
Red-tailed Hawk
Bridled Titmouse
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Hermit Thrush
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Mexican Jay
Dark-eyed Junco
Red-naped Sapsucker
Bewick's Wren
Phainopepla
Lesser Goldfinch
Anna's Hummingbird
White-breasted Nuthatch
House Finch
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for echoing calls of Canyon Wren and other canyon specialties.
- 2
Check rocky ledges and cliff faces for nesting raptors.
- 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
Hummingbird feeders at nature centers and lodges attract multiple species — visit during late summer for peak diversity.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Santa Rita Lodge
- Madera Canyon trail system
- Proctor Road trail
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