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San Pedro RNCA - San Pedro House and trails

Arizona · Southwest

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Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open daily, sunrise to sunset

About This Location

San Pedro RNCA - San Pedro House and trails is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 311 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Mexican Duck, White-winged Dove, and Mourning Dove among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.

Location

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Notable Species

Mexican DuckWhite-winged DoveMourning DoveGreat Blue HeronWestern Screech-OwlGambel's QuailLesser GoldfinchAnna's HummingbirdRufous HummingbirdBroad-tailed HummingbirdBroad-billed HummingbirdPhainopepla

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Lucifer Hummingbird

Calothorax lucifer

4/14/2026Ash Canyon Bird Sanctuary (closed Thursday morning)1 observed

Spotted Towhee (maculatus Group)

Pipilo maculatus

4/14/2026Carr Canyon--Comfort Spring Trail1 observed

Flame-colored Tanager

Piranga bidentata

4/14/2026Miller Canyon Trail1 observed

Rufous-winged Sparrow

Peucaea carpalis

4/14/2026Garden Canyon Linear Park1 observed

Botteri's Sparrow

Peucaea botterii

4/14/2026E Three Canyons Rd, Hereford US-AZ 31.40907, -110.234091 observed

Yellow-rumped x Townsend's Warbler (hybrid)

Setophaga coronata x townsendi

4/13/2026Ramsey Canyon Preserve (formerly Mile Hi Ranch)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

24/14/2026

Gambel's Quail

14/14/2026

White-winged Dove

64/14/2026

Gila Woodpecker

34/14/2026

Vermilion Flycatcher

44/14/2026

Cassin's Kingbird

14/14/2026

Chihuahuan Raven

14/14/2026

Bewick's Wren

24/14/2026

House Finch

84/14/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

64/14/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

44/14/2026

Song Sparrow

14/14/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

74/14/2026

Common Yellowthroat

14/14/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

34/14/2026

Summer Tanager

14/14/2026

Mexican Duck

24/14/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

24/14/2026

Black Phoebe

14/14/2026

Cassin's Vireo

14/14/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.

  2. 2

    Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.

  5. 5

    Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.

Amenities

Parking
Trails

Nearby Attractions

  • San Pedro House bookstore
  • Fairbank Historic Townsite
  • Kartchner Caverns State Park

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit San Pedro RNCA - San Pedro House and trails for birding?▼
The best months to visit San Pedro RNCA - San Pedro House and trails for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at San Pedro RNCA - San Pedro House and trails?▼
Notable species at San Pedro RNCA - San Pedro House and trails include Mexican Duck, White-winged Dove, Mourning Dove, Great Blue Heron, Western Screech-Owl, Gambel's Quail, Lesser Goldfinch, Anna's Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Broad-billed Hummingbird, Phainopepla. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at San Pedro RNCA - San Pedro House and trails?▼
Birding at San Pedro RNCA - San Pedro House and trails is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
Is there an entrance fee at San Pedro RNCA - San Pedro House and trails?▼
There is no entrance fee at San Pedro RNCA - San Pedro House and trails. Hours: Open daily, sunrise to sunset.
What amenities are available at San Pedro RNCA - San Pedro House and trails?▼
San Pedro RNCA - San Pedro House and trails offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.