Desert birding habitat

Randolph GC/Hardesty Building

Arizona · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Randolph GC/Hardesty Building is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 213 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Mallard, Ruddy Duck, and Mourning 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

Blue-throated Mountain-gem

Lampornis clemenciae

6/2/2026Mt. Lemmon--Palisades Visitor Center1 observed

Townsend's Warbler

Setophaga townsendi

6/2/2026El Rio Preserve1 observed

Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma woodhouseii

6/2/2026Mt. Lemmon--Bear Canyon (General Hitchcock Campground)1 observed

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

6/2/2026Arthur Pack Regional Park1 observed

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

6/2/2026Arthur Pack Regional Park1 observed

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

6/2/2026I-19 N, Tucson US-AZ (32.0455,-110.9922)2 observed

Gilded Flicker

Colaptes chrysoides

6/2/2026SHARP (Southeast Houghton Area Recharge Project)1 observed

Cedar Waxwing

Bombycilla cedrorum

6/2/2026Sweetwater Wetlands1 observed

Prothonotary Warbler

Protonotaria citrea

6/2/2026Agua Nueva Park (was Roger Road WRF)1 observed

Brewer's Sparrow

Spizella breweri

6/2/2026El Rio Preserve1 observed

Yellow-headed Blackbird

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

6/2/2026El Rio Preserve1 observed

American Wigeon

Mareca americana

6/2/2026El Rio Preserve1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

26/1/2026

White-winged Dove

26/1/2026

Mourning Dove

26/1/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

36/1/2026

Broad-billed Hummingbird

26/1/2026

American Coot

16/1/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

26/1/2026

Cooper's Hawk

16/1/2026

Gila Woodpecker

16/1/2026

Black Phoebe

26/1/2026

Vermilion Flycatcher

26/1/2026

Western Kingbird

16/1/2026

Verdin

46/1/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

56/1/2026

Barn Swallow

46/1/2026

House Sparrow

16/1/2026

House Finch

36/1/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

26/1/2026

Abert's Towhee

26/1/2026

Lucy's Warbler

76/1/2026

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 Randolph GC/Hardesty Building for birding?
The best months to visit Randolph GC/Hardesty Building for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Randolph GC/Hardesty Building?
Notable species at Randolph GC/Hardesty Building include Mallard, Ruddy Duck, Mourning Dove, Anna's Hummingbird, American Coot. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at Randolph GC/Hardesty Building?
Birding at Randolph GC/Hardesty Building is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Randolph GC/Hardesty Building?
Randolph GC/Hardesty Building offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.