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

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

6/2/2026Arthur Pack Regional Park1 observed

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

6/2/2026Arthur Pack Regional Park1 observed

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

6/2/2026I-19 N, Tucson US-AZ (32.0455,-110.9922)2 observed

Gilded Flicker

Colaptes chrysoides

6/2/2026SHARP (Southeast Houghton Area Recharge Project)1 observed

Cedar Waxwing

Bombycilla cedrorum

6/2/2026Sweetwater Wetlands1 observed

Prothonotary Warbler

Protonotaria citrea

6/2/2026Agua Nueva Park (was Roger Road WRF)1 observed

Violet-green Swallow

Tachycineta thalassina

6/2/2026Sweetwater Wetlands3 observed

Inca Dove

Columbina inca

6/2/2026Forty Niner Country Club4 observed

Marsh Wren

Cistothorus palustris

6/1/2026Sweetwater Wetlands1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard x Mexican Duck (hybrid)

16/2/2026

White-winged Dove

16/2/2026

Mourning Dove

36/2/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

26/2/2026

Black-necked Stilt

16/2/2026

Killdeer

56/2/2026

Cooper's Hawk

26/2/2026

Vermilion Flycatcher

16/2/2026

Bell's Vireo

36/2/2026

Common Raven

16/2/2026

Verdin

36/2/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

16/2/2026

Cliff Swallow

16/2/2026

Black-tailed Gnatcatcher

26/2/2026

Abert's Towhee

56/2/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

16/2/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

16/2/2026

Lucy's Warbler

56/2/2026

Common Yellowthroat

16/2/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

26/2/2026

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.