Saguaro Lake
Arizona · Southwest
About This Location
Saguaro Lake is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Northern Pintail, American Coot, and Ring-billed Gull 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
Gadwall
Mareca strepera
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
Mexican Duck
Anas diazi
Western Flycatcher
Empidonax difficilis
Lazuli Bunting
Passerina amoena
American Coot (White-shielded)
Fulica americana
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
Laughing Gull
Leucophaeus atricilla
Canvasback
Aythya valisineria
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Gambel's Quail
White-winged Dove
Mourning Dove
White-throated Swift
Black-crowned Night Heron
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Gila Woodpecker
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Black Phoebe
Brown-crested Flycatcher
Bell's Vireo
Verdin
Black-tailed Gnatcatcher
Curve-billed Thrasher
House Finch
Song Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.