Desert birding habitat

Page Springs Fish Hatchery - Bubbling Ponds Preserve

Arizona · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Page Springs Fish Hatchery - Bubbling Ponds Preserve is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 274 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Cinnamon Teal, American Wigeon, and Mallard 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

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

5/31/2026Cockscomb Trail, Sedona US-AZ 34.88489, -111.867321 observed

Costa's Hummingbird

Calypte costae

5/31/2026Backyard Birding Sedona (private)2 observed

Greater Pewee

Contopus pertinax

5/30/2026Wilson Mountain summit plateau1 observed

Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

5/27/2026Page Springs Fish Hatchery--Bubbling Ponds Preserve1 observed

Brewer's Sparrow

Spizella breweri

5/27/2026Verde Valley School1 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

5/26/2026Dead Horse Ranch SP1 observed

Rufous Hummingbird

Selasphorus rufus

5/26/2026Backyard Birding Sedona (private)1 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

5/25/2026Wild Horse Fountain1 observed

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

5/23/2026Red Rock SP1 observed

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

5/21/2026Sedona Wetlands Preserve1 observed

Harris's Hawk

Parabuteo unicinctus

5/20/2026908 East Date Street, Cottonwood, Arizona, US (34.726, -112.017)1 observed

Aplomado Falcon

Falco femoralis

5/20/2026908 East Date Street, Cottonwood, Arizona, US (34.726, -112.017)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Vermilion Flycatcher

26/1/2026

Wood Duck

35/31/2026

Mallard

25/31/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

15/31/2026

Mourning Dove

15/31/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/31/2026

Cooper's Hawk

15/31/2026

Gila Woodpecker

45/31/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

15/31/2026

Black Phoebe

55/31/2026

Ash-throated Flycatcher

15/31/2026

Bell's Vireo

25/31/2026

Bridled Titmouse

15/31/2026

Verdin

25/31/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

25/31/2026

Bewick's Wren

35/31/2026

Phainopepla

55/31/2026

House Finch

35/31/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

25/31/2026

Song Sparrow

35/31/2026

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 Page Springs Fish Hatchery - Bubbling Ponds Preserve for birding?
The best months to visit Page Springs Fish Hatchery - Bubbling Ponds Preserve for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Page Springs Fish Hatchery - Bubbling Ponds Preserve?
Notable species at Page Springs Fish Hatchery - Bubbling Ponds Preserve include Cinnamon Teal, American Wigeon, Mallard, Ring-necked Duck, Lesser Scaup. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at Page Springs Fish Hatchery - Bubbling Ponds Preserve?
Birding at Page Springs Fish Hatchery - Bubbling Ponds Preserve is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Page Springs Fish Hatchery - Bubbling Ponds Preserve?
Page Springs Fish Hatchery - Bubbling Ponds Preserve offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.