Desert birding habitat

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

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

5/31/2026Cockscomb Trail, Sedona US-AZ 34.88489, -111.867321 observed

Costa's Hummingbird

Calypte costae

5/31/2026Backyard Birding Sedona (private)2 observed

Greater Pewee

Contopus pertinax

5/30/2026Wilson Mountain summit plateau1 observed

Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

5/27/2026Page Springs Fish Hatchery--Bubbling Ponds Preserve1 observed

Brewer's Sparrow

Spizella breweri

5/27/2026Verde Valley School1 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

5/26/2026Dead Horse Ranch SP1 observed

Rufous Hummingbird

Selasphorus rufus

5/26/2026Backyard Birding Sedona (private)1 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

5/25/2026Wild Horse Fountain1 observed

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

5/23/2026Red Rock SP1 observed

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

5/21/2026Sedona Wetlands Preserve1 observed

Harris's Hawk

Parabuteo unicinctus

5/20/2026908 East Date Street, Cottonwood, Arizona, US (34.726, -112.017)1 observed

Aplomado Falcon

Falco femoralis

5/20/2026908 East Date Street, Cottonwood, Arizona, US (34.726, -112.017)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

15/31/2026

White-throated Swift

15/31/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

45/31/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

25/31/2026

Turkey Vulture

15/31/2026

Gila Woodpecker

25/31/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

15/31/2026

Black Phoebe

15/31/2026

Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

25/31/2026

Bridled Titmouse

35/31/2026

Juniper Titmouse

15/31/2026

Violet-green Swallow

35/31/2026

Bewick's Wren

15/31/2026

American Robin

15/31/2026

Phainopepla

25/31/2026

House Finch

25/31/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

25/31/2026

Spotted Towhee

15/31/2026

Yellow-breasted Chat

15/31/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

55/31/2026

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.