Desert birding habitat

Riggs and Price Rds. ponds

Arizona · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
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

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

7/20/2026stakeout Eurasian Wigeon, Chestnut Dr. (2016)1 observed

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

7/20/2026Riparian Preserve at Gilbert Water Ranch1 observed

Mexican Duck

Anas diazi

7/19/2026Riparian Preserve at Gilbert Water Ranch1 observed

Brewer's Sparrow

Spizella breweri

7/19/2026Joe and Molly's Yard1 observed

Western Flycatcher

Empidonax difficilis

7/18/2026Riparian Preserve at Gilbert Water Ranch1 observed

Green-tailed Towhee

Pipilo chlorurus

7/18/2026Friendship Village1 observed

Lazuli Bunting

Passerina amoena

7/16/2026Riparian Preserve at Gilbert Water Ranch3 observed

American Coot (White-shielded)

Fulica americana

7/15/2026Riparian Preserve at Gilbert Water Ranch1 observed

Laughing Gull

Leucophaeus atricilla

7/15/2026Riparian Preserve at Gilbert Water Ranch1 observed

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

7/14/2026Gilbert and Chandler Heights Rds. pond1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Gambel's Quail

87/19/2026

Rock Pigeon

357/19/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

127/19/2026

White-winged Dove

807/19/2026

Mourning Dove

607/19/2026

Lesser Nighthawk

17/19/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

17/19/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

17/19/2026

Green Heron

17/19/2026

Great Blue Heron

27/19/2026

Gila Woodpecker

27/19/2026

American Kestrel

47/19/2026

Say's Phoebe

27/19/2026

Western Kingbird

47/19/2026

Verdin

17/19/2026

European Starling

1007/19/2026

Curve-billed Thrasher

37/19/2026

Northern Mockingbird

37/19/2026

Abert's Towhee

17/19/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

27/19/2026

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 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.