Riggs and Price Rds. ponds

Arizona · Southwest

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Habitat

DesertChaparral

Best Seasons

Fall Winter Spring

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Riggs and Price Rds. ponds is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 226 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Canada Goose, American Wigeon, and Mallard among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.

Location

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Notable Species

Canada Goose American Wigeon Mallard Ring-necked Duck Gambel's Quail

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

5/30/2026Chestnut Dr. Pond, Sun Lakes1 observed

Green-winged Teal

Anas crecca

5/30/2026Riparian Preserve at Gilbert Water Ranch1 observed

Ross's Goose

Anser rossii

5/29/2026Vista del Camino Park--McKellips Lake1 observed

Canada Goose

Branta canadensis

5/29/202620942 Province Parkway, Maricopa, Arizona, US (33.07, -112.029) Pool18 observed

Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

5/29/2026Riparian Preserve at Gilbert Water Ranch1 observed

Mexican Duck

Anas diazi

5/29/2026Riparian Preserve at Gilbert Water Ranch1 observed

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

5/28/202685288, Tempe US-AZ 33.43302, -111.910511 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Rock Pigeon

205/31/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

35/31/2026

White-winged Dove

65/31/2026

Mourning Dove

85/31/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

25/31/2026

Great Egret

35/31/2026

Great Blue Heron

25/31/2026

Gila Woodpecker

15/31/2026

American Kestrel

15/31/2026

Western Kingbird

45/31/2026

Verdin

45/31/2026

European Starling

105/31/2026

Curve-billed Thrasher

15/31/2026

Northern Mockingbird

15/31/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

205/31/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

205/31/2026

American Wigeon

15/30/2026

Mallard

25/30/2026

Gambel's Quail

35/30/2026

Lesser Nighthawk

15/30/2026

Birding Tips

1
Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.
2
Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.
3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Riggs and Price Rds. ponds for birding?▼

The best months to visit Riggs and Price Rds. ponds for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.

What birds can I see at Riggs and Price Rds. ponds?▼

Notable species at Riggs and Price Rds. ponds include Canada Goose, American Wigeon, Mallard, Ring-necked Duck, Gambel's Quail. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.

How difficult is birding at Riggs and Price Rds. ponds?▼

Birding at Riggs and Price Rds. ponds is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Riggs and Price Rds. ponds?▼

Riggs and Price Rds. ponds offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.