Urban Park birding habitat

Sam Lena Park and KERP

Arizona · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Sam Lena Park and KERP is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 250 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mallard, Mourning Dove, and Anna's Hummingbird 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

Anna's x Costa's Hummingbird (hybrid)

Calypte anna x costae

7/21/2026Michael Sadat's Yard1 observed

Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher

Myiodynastes luteiventris

7/21/2026stakeout Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher, Bear Canyon pullout1 observed

Gray Vireo

Vireo vicinior

7/21/2026Arizona National Scenic Trail, Tucson US-AZ 32.33813, -110.689301 observed

Mexican Duck

Anas diazi

7/21/2026Old Vail Road- Granit Construction Pit4 observed

Rufous Hummingbird

Selasphorus rufus

7/21/2026Sweetwater Wetlands1 observed

Western Warbling Vireo

Vireo swainsoni

7/21/2026Oro Valley Yard (private, not exact location)1 observed

Western Flycatcher

Empidonax difficilis

7/20/2026Placita De Suerte area1 observed

Double-crested Cormorant

Nannopterum auritum

7/20/2026Arthur Pack Regional Park1 observed

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

7/20/2026Gibbons Yard3 observed

Horned Lark

Eremophila alpestris

7/19/2026TBC 549_046 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

7/19/2026Sweetwater Wetlands1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Gambel's Quail

37/20/2026

White-winged Dove

47/20/2026

Mourning Dove

17/20/2026

Greater Roadrunner

27/20/2026

Vermilion Flycatcher

27/20/2026

Verdin

57/20/2026

Cliff Swallow

287/20/2026

House Finch

27/20/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

17/20/2026

Lark Sparrow

37/20/2026

Abert's Towhee

17/20/2026

Bullock's Oriole

47/20/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

17/20/2026

Lucy's Warbler

17/20/2026

Mallard

27/20/2026

Green Heron

17/20/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/20/2026

Brown-crested Flycatcher

17/20/2026

Bell's Vireo

37/20/2026

Common Raven

17/20/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Sam Lena Park and KERP for birding?
The best months to visit Sam Lena Park and KERP for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Sam Lena Park and KERP?
Notable species at Sam Lena Park and KERP include Mallard, Mourning Dove, Anna's Hummingbird, Broad-billed Hummingbird, American Coot. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Sam Lena Park and KERP?
Birding at Sam Lena Park and KERP is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Sam Lena Park and KERP?
Sam Lena Park and KERP offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.