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

Short-tailed Hawk

Buteo brachyurus

7/20/2026Mt. Lemmon--Mt Bigelow Rd1 observed

Hooded Oriole

Icterus cucullatus

7/20/2026Mt. Lemmon--Incinerator Ridge1 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

7/20/2026Mt. Lemmon--Sunset Trailhead (lower Bear Wallow)1 observed

Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher

Myiodynastes luteiventris

7/20/2026stakeout Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher, Bear Canyon pullout1 observed

Gray Vireo

Vireo vicinior

7/20/2026Mt. Lemmon--Molino Basin1 observed

Western Flycatcher

Empidonax difficilis

7/20/2026Placita De Suerte area1 observed

Double-crested Cormorant

Nannopterum auritum

7/20/2026Arthur Pack Regional Park1 observed

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

7/20/2026Gibbons Yard3 observed

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Accipiter striatus

7/19/2026Mt. Lemmon--Butterfly Trail1 observed

Red Crossbill (Ponderosa Pine or type 2)

Loxia curvirostra

7/19/2026Mt. Lemmon--Sunset Trailhead (lower Bear Wallow)7 observed

Western Warbling Vireo

Vireo swainsoni

7/19/2026Sam Lena Park and KERP2 observed

Horned Lark

Eremophila alpestris

7/19/2026TBC 549_046 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

47/20/2026

White-winged Dove

37/20/2026

Mourning Dove

27/20/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

17/20/2026

Broad-billed Hummingbird

17/20/2026

American Coot

17/20/2026

Gila Woodpecker

17/20/2026

Vermilion Flycatcher

17/20/2026

Verdin

37/20/2026

Barn Swallow

27/20/2026

House Finch

27/20/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

47/20/2026

Abert's Towhee

17/20/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

27/20/2026

Black-headed Grosbeak

17/20/2026

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.