McCormick Ranch - Camelback Lake (Chart House)

Arizona · Southwest

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Habitat

Lake

Best Seasons

FallWinterSpring

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

McCormick Ranch - Camelback Lake (Chart House) is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 209 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Zone-tailed Hawk, Canada Goose, and Cinnamon Teal among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.

Location

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Notable Species

Zone-tailed Hawk Canada Goose Cinnamon Teal Northern Shoveler American Wigeon

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Common Black Hawk

Buteogallus anthracinus

3/5/202618912 North 68th Avenue, Glendale, Arizona, US (33.656, -112.206)1 observed

Pyrrhuloxia

Cardinalis sinuatus

3/5/2026Papago Park1 observed

Lewis's Woodpecker

Melanerpes lewis

3/5/2026Encanto Park1 observed

Eurasian x African Collared-Dove (hybrid)

Streptopelia decaocto x roseogrisea

3/4/2026Riparian Preserve at Gilbert Water Ranch1 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

3/4/2026Riparian Preserve at Gilbert Water Ranch1 observed

Zone-tailed Hawk

Buteo albonotatus

3/3/2026McCormick Ranch--Camelback Lake (Chart House)1 observed

Townsend's Warbler

Setophaga townsendi

3/3/2026J&J's1 observed

Dusky-capped Flycatcher

Myiarchus tuberculifer

3/1/2026Dusky-capped Flycatcher Hangout1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

153/3/2026

Cinnamon Teal

23/3/2026

Northern Shoveler

203/3/2026

American Wigeon

303/3/2026

Mallard

43/3/2026

Mourning Dove

63/3/2026

American Coot

503/3/2026

Killdeer

23/3/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

13/3/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

303/3/2026

Snowy Egret

63/3/2026

Great Egret

83/3/2026

Acorn Woodpecker

23/3/2026

Gila Woodpecker

13/3/2026

Northern Flicker

13/3/2026

American Kestrel

13/3/2026

Say's Phoebe

23/3/2026

Verdin

23/3/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

43/3/2026

Northern House Wren

13/3/2026

Birding Tips

1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Birding Guides

The Ultimate Guide to Fall Bird Migration: Hawks, Sparrows, and Confusing Plumages

10 min read

Understanding Bird Migration: When, Where, and Why Birds Migrate

12 min read

Spring Birding in New York City: The Complete Urban Migration Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit McCormick Ranch - Camelback Lake (Chart House) for birding?▼

The best months to visit McCormick Ranch - Camelback Lake (Chart House) for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.

What birds can I see at McCormick Ranch - Camelback Lake (Chart House)?▼

Notable species at McCormick Ranch - Camelback Lake (Chart House) include Zone-tailed Hawk, Canada Goose, Cinnamon Teal, Northern Shoveler, American Wigeon. The area supports lake habitats.

How difficult is birding at McCormick Ranch - Camelback Lake (Chart House)?▼

Birding at McCormick Ranch - Camelback Lake (Chart House) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at McCormick Ranch - Camelback Lake (Chart House)?▼

McCormick Ranch - Camelback Lake (Chart House) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.