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

Common Poorwill

Phalaenoptilus nuttallii

3/6/2026Loews Ventana Canyon Resort1 observed

Lewis's Woodpecker

Melanerpes lewis

3/6/2026Pantano River Park--Glenn St/Sahuara Ave (opened 2018)1 observed

Acorn Woodpecker

Melanerpes formicivorus

3/6/2026University of Arizona3 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

3/6/2026Arthur Pack Regional Park3 observed

Sage Thrasher

Oreoscoptes montanus

3/6/2026Sabino Canyon Rec Area--Sabino Canyon Rd, non-IBA section1 observed

Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma woodhouseii

3/6/2026Canada del Oro Riverfront Park2 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

3/6/2026Fort Lowell Park and Pantano Wash1 observed

Steller's Jay

Cyanocitta stelleri

3/6/2026Isabella Lee Natural Preserve1 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

3/6/2026Fort Lowell Park and Pantano Wash1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Northern Shoveler

63/6/2026

Gadwall

43/6/2026

Ruddy Duck

103/6/2026

Rock Pigeon

23/6/2026

Killdeer

13/6/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

13/6/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

163/6/2026

American Kestrel

13/6/2026

Verdin

13/6/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

13/6/2026

Northern Cardinal

13/6/2026

Cinnamon Teal

43/6/2026

American Wigeon

43/6/2026

Mallard

23/6/2026

Ring-necked Duck

193/6/2026

White-winged Dove

13/6/2026

Mourning Dove

103/6/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

13/6/2026

American Coot

13/6/2026

Snowy Egret

23/6/2026

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.