Neely Ranch Riparian Preserve
Arizona · Southwest
About This Location
Neely Ranch Riparian Preserve is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts American Wigeon, Mallard, and Gambel's Quail 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
Western Warbling Vireo
Vireo swainsoni
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Gray Flycatcher
Empidonax wrightii
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Canvasback
Aythya valisineria
Green-winged Teal
Anas crecca
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Least Sandpiper
Calidris minutilla
Mexican Duck
Anas diazi
Tree Swallow
Tachycineta bicolor
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
White-winged Dove
Mourning Dove
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Anna's Hummingbird
Turkey Vulture
Red-tailed Hawk
Gila Woodpecker
Black Phoebe
Verdin
Cliff Swallow
Curve-billed Thrasher
Northern Mockingbird
House Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
Abert's Towhee
Greater Roadrunner
Brown-headed Cowbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
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