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

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

3/5/2026Page Springs Fish Hatchery--Bubbling Ponds Preserve1 observed

Anna's x Costa's Hummingbird (hybrid)

Calypte anna x costae

3/4/2026Oak Creek Canyon--Grasshopper Point1 observed

Rock Pigeon

Columba livia

3/4/202620 Concho Way, Village of Oak Creek US-AZ 34.78546, -111.752781 observed

Common Poorwill

Phalaenoptilus nuttallii

3/1/2026Fay Canyon Trail3 observed

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Selasphorus platycercus

2/28/2026Backyard Birding Sedona (private)1 observed

Black-chinned Sparrow

Spizella atrogularis

2/28/2026Schnebly Hill Road1 observed

Verdin

Auriparus flaviceps

2/28/2026Oak Creek--Chavez Crossing1 observed

Rufous Hummingbird

Selasphorus rufus

2/27/2026Quail Springs Ranch Rd -- Cottonwood (approximate- private residence)1 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

2/27/2026Sedona Wetlands Preserve1 observed

Swamp Sparrow

Melospiza georgiana

2/27/2026Sedona Wetlands Preserve, Sedona US-AZ 34.83105, -111.897771 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Cinnamon Teal

23/5/2026

American Wigeon

233/5/2026

Mallard

23/5/2026

Ring-necked Duck

193/5/2026

Lesser Scaup

23/5/2026

Bufflehead

33/5/2026

Mourning Dove

13/5/2026

Sora

13/5/2026

Killdeer

23/5/2026

Wilson's Snipe

43/5/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/5/2026

Gila Woodpecker

13/5/2026

Black Phoebe

23/5/2026

Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

13/5/2026

Bridled Titmouse

13/5/2026

Violet-green Swallow

13/5/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

13/5/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

13/5/2026

Marsh Wren

23/5/2026

Bewick's Wren

13/5/2026

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.