Red Rock State Park

Arizona · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Red Rock State Park is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 232 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Anna's Hummingbird, Red-tailed Hawk, and Gila Woodpecker 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

Anna's Hummingbird

13/4/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/4/2026

Gila Woodpecker

43/4/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

33/4/2026

Northern Flicker

13/4/2026

Say's Phoebe

13/4/2026

Vermilion Flycatcher

13/4/2026

Common Raven

23/4/2026

Bridled Titmouse

43/4/2026

House Sparrow

63/4/2026

House Finch

43/4/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

23/4/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

23/4/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

33/4/2026

Spotted Towhee

13/4/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

93/4/2026

Northern Cardinal

23/4/2026

Mourning Dove

13/4/2026

Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

13/4/2026

Black Phoebe

12/28/2026

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 Red Rock State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Red Rock State Park for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Red Rock State Park?
Notable species at Red Rock State Park include Anna's Hummingbird, Red-tailed Hawk, Gila Woodpecker, Ladder-backed Woodpecker, Northern Flicker. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at Red Rock State Park?
Birding at Red Rock State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Red Rock State Park?
Red Rock State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.