Patagonia Lake State Park
Arizona · Southwest
Easy
October-May
$15-$20 per vehicle
Open daily, sunrise to 10 PM
About This Location
Patagonia Lake State Park is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 337 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Common Merganser, American Coot, and Pied-billed Grebe 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
Inca Dove
Columbina inca
Five-striped Sparrow
Amphispizopsis quinquestriata
Steller's Jay
Cyanocitta stelleri
Buff-breasted Flycatcher
Empidonax fulvifrons
Crested Caracara
Caracara plancus
Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
White-winged Dove
Vermilion Flycatcher
Curve-billed Thrasher
Red-winged Blackbird
Great-tailed Grackle
Northern Yellow Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Mexican Duck
Lesser Scaup
Ruddy Duck
Common Ground Dove
Mourning Dove
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Broad-billed Hummingbird
Virginia Rail
American Coot
Pied-billed Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Neotropic Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
- 4
Purchase your day pass online in advance to avoid wait times at the entrance station.
- 5
Bird activity peaks at dawn in desert habitats; arrive at first light for the best sightings.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve
- Paton Center for Hummingbirds
- Madera Canyon
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