Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve
Arizona · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
$8 adults, TNC members free
Open Wed-Sun, 6:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Apr-Sep), 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Oct-Mar)
About This Location
Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 283 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Mexican Duck, Wild Turkey, and Inca Dove 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
Lark Bunting
Calamospiza melanocorys
Black-chinned x Anna's Hummingbird (hybrid)
Archilochus alexandri x Calypte anna
Thick-billed Kingbird
Tyrannus crassirostris
Dusky-capped Flycatcher
Myiarchus tuberculifer
Western Grebe
Aechmophorus occidentalis
Chihuahuan Raven
Corvus cryptoleucus
American Robin
Turdus migratorius
Blue-throated Mountain-gem
Lampornis clemenciae
Broad-billed x Berylline Hummingbird (hybrid)
Cynanthus latirostris x Saucerottia beryllina
Violet-crowned Hummingbird
Ramosomyia violiceps
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wild Turkey
White-winged Dove
Broad-billed Hummingbird
Turkey Vulture
Gila Woodpecker
Black Phoebe
Say's Phoebe
Vermilion Flycatcher
Brown-crested Flycatcher
Phainopepla
House Finch
Abert's Towhee
Summer Tanager
Black-headed Grosbeak
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Violet-crowned Hummingbird
Great Blue Heron
Gray Hawk
Zone-tailed Hawk
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
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.
- 4
Bird activity peaks at dawn in desert habitats; arrive at first light for the best sightings.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Patagonia Roadside Rest Area
- Patagonia Lake State Park
- San Rafael Valley
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