Urban Park birding habitat

Meteor Crater RV Park (check in at office for permission/access)

Arizona · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Meteor Crater RV Park (check in at office for permission/access) is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

5/29/2026IR2 Roadside Wetland1 observed

Western Cattle-Egret

Ardea ibis

5/28/2026I-40 Exit 245 Borrow Pit2 observed

Snowy Plover

Anarhynchus nivosus

5/25/2026IR2 Roadside Wetland1 observed

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

5/24/2026IR2 Roadside Wetland1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Eurasian Collared-Dove

45/30/2026

Mourning Dove

55/30/2026

Western Wood-Pewee

35/30/2026

Say's Phoebe

25/30/2026

Western Kingbird

15/30/2026

Common Raven

25/30/2026

Horned Lark

65/30/2026

Barn Swallow

25/30/2026

Northern Mockingbird

25/30/2026

American Robin

15/30/2026

House Sparrow

15/30/2026

House Finch

155/30/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

15/30/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

55/30/2026

MacGillivray's Warbler

15/30/2026

Western Tanager

35/30/2026

Black-headed Grosbeak

15/30/2026

Cassin's Kingbird

25/29/2026

Lincoln's Sparrow

15/24/2026

Spotted Towhee

15/24/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Meteor Crater RV Park (check in at office for permission/access) for birding?
The best months to visit Meteor Crater RV Park (check in at office for permission/access) for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Meteor Crater RV Park (check in at office for permission/access)?
Notable species at Meteor Crater RV Park (check in at office for permission/access) include American Robin, Northern Cardinal, Blue Jay, Red-tailed Hawk, White-breasted Nuthatch. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Meteor Crater RV Park (check in at office for permission/access)?
Birding at Meteor Crater RV Park (check in at office for permission/access) is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Meteor Crater RV Park (check in at office for permission/access)?
Meteor Crater RV Park (check in at office for permission/access) offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.