San Pedro River Inn

Arizona · Southwest

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Habitat

River/Riparian

Best Seasons

Fall Winter Spring

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

San Pedro River Inn is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 255 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts a wide variety of species among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.

Location

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Notable Species

Belted Kingfisher Yellow Warbler Song Sparrow Great Blue Heron Cedar Waxwing

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Berylline Hummingbird

Saucerottia beryllina

7/20/2026Ramsey Canyon Preserve (formerly Mile Hi Ranch)1 observed

Flame-colored Tanager

Piranga bidentata

7/20/2026Miller Canyon--Beatty's Guest Ranch1 observed

Rufous-winged Sparrow

Peucaea carpalis

7/20/20266114 E Calle de la Almendra, Hereford US-AZ 31.45674, -110.220511 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

White-winged Dove

27/20/2026

Mourning Dove

37/20/2026

Turkey Vulture

47/20/2026

Gray Hawk

17/20/2026

Gila Woodpecker

27/20/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

17/20/2026

Dusky-capped Flycatcher

17/20/2026

Ash-throated Flycatcher

17/20/2026

Brown-crested Flycatcher

27/20/2026

Bewick's Wren

17/20/2026

Northern Mockingbird

37/20/2026

House Finch

67/20/2026

Abert's Towhee

17/20/2026

Yellow-breasted Chat

17/20/2026

Chihuahuan Meadowlark

17/20/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

17/20/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

17/20/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

17/20/2026

Summer Tanager

17/20/2026

Pyrrhuloxia

17/20/2026

Birding Tips

1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit San Pedro River Inn for birding?▼

The best months to visit San Pedro River Inn for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.

What birds can I see at San Pedro River Inn?▼

Notable species at San Pedro River Inn include Belted Kingfisher, Yellow Warbler, Song Sparrow, Great Blue Heron, Cedar Waxwing. The area supports river/riparian habitats.

How difficult is birding at San Pedro River Inn?▼

Birding at San Pedro River Inn is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at San Pedro River Inn?▼

San Pedro River Inn offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.