Desert birding habitat

Nogales WTP

Arizona · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Nogales WTP is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 238 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral 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

Five-striped Sparrow

Amphispizopsis quinquestriata

4/14/2026Rock Corral Canyon2 observed

Buff-breasted Flycatcher

Empidonax fulvifrons

4/14/2026Madera Canyon--Old Baldy Trail1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

4/14/2026Santa Gertrudis Lane (foot access only)1 observed

Brown-crested Flycatcher

Myiarchus tyrannulus

4/14/2026Patagonia Lake State Park1 observed

Crested Caracara

Caracara plancus

4/13/2026Ron Morriss Park1 observed

Indigo Bunting

Passerina cyanea

4/13/2026Paton Center for Hummingbirds (Patons' Yard)1 observed

Buff-collared Nightjar

Antrostomus ridgwayi

4/13/2026Montosa Canyon--km 1 (culvert area)1 observed

Eastern Bluebird

Sialia sialis

4/12/2026Sonoita/Patagonia Home2 observed

Short-tailed Hawk

Buteo brachyurus

4/12/2026Chavez Siding Rd1 observed

Rufous-capped Warbler

Basileuterus rufifrons

4/12/2026Sycamore Canyon (Pajarito Mountains)2 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

4/12/2026Ron Morriss Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Gambel's Quail

14/14/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

14/14/2026

White-winged Dove

24/14/2026

Mourning Dove

64/14/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

14/14/2026

Broad-billed Hummingbird

34/14/2026

Cooper's Hawk

14/14/2026

Gray Hawk

14/14/2026

Swainson's Hawk

24/14/2026

Gila Woodpecker

34/14/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

14/14/2026

Say's Phoebe

14/14/2026

Cassin's Kingbird

14/14/2026

Common Raven

44/14/2026

Verdin

14/14/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

14/14/2026

Bewick's Wren

14/14/2026

Curve-billed Thrasher

14/14/2026

Phainopepla

54/14/2026

House Sparrow

54/14/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.

  2. 2

    Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Nogales WTP for birding?
The best months to visit Nogales WTP for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Nogales WTP?
Notable species at Nogales WTP include Cactus Wren, Greater Roadrunner, Gambel's Quail, Curve-billed Thrasher, Phainopepla. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at Nogales WTP?
Birding at Nogales WTP is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Nogales WTP?
Nogales WTP offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.