Santa Gertrudis Lane (foot access only)

Arizona · Southwest

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Habitat

DesertChaparral

Best Seasons

Fall Winter Spring

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open daily

About This Location

Santa Gertrudis Lane (foot access only) is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 277 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Mallard, Mexican Duck, and Inca 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

Mallard Mexican Duck Inca Dove Mourning Dove Broad-billed Hummingbird Rivoli's Hummingbird Acorn Woodpecker Mexican Jay Bridled Titmouse White-breasted Nuthatch Dark-eyed Junco Yellow-eyed Junco

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Inca Dove

Columbina inca

4/14/2026Madera Canyon--Santa Rita Lodge2 observed

Five-striped Sparrow

Amphispizopsis quinquestriata

4/14/2026Rock Corral Canyon2 observed

Steller's Jay

Cyanocitta stelleri

4/14/2026Old Baldy Trail, Nogales US-AZ 31.70994, -110.872672 observed

Buff-breasted Flycatcher

Empidonax fulvifrons

4/14/2026Madera Canyon--Old Baldy Trail1 observed

Scaled Quail

Callipepla squamata

4/14/2026Buenos Aires NWR--Arivaca Cienega1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

4/14/2026Santa Gertrudis Lane (foot access only)1 observed

Brown-crested Flycatcher

Myiarchus tyrannulus

4/14/2026Patagonia Lake State Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

White-winged Dove

104/14/2026

Mourning Dove

24/14/2026

Black Vulture

24/14/2026

Turkey Vulture

144/14/2026

Gray Hawk

24/14/2026

Gila Woodpecker

54/14/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

14/14/2026

Vermilion Flycatcher

24/14/2026

Ash-throated Flycatcher

14/14/2026

Cassin's Kingbird

24/14/2026

Bell's Vireo

14/14/2026

Cassin's Vireo

14/14/2026

Plumbeous Vireo

14/14/2026

Bridled Titmouse

14/14/2026

Verdin

14/14/2026

Bewick's Wren

24/14/2026

Phainopepla

34/14/2026

House Finch

14/14/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

14/14/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

14/14/2026

Birding Tips

1
Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.
2
Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.
3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
4
Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

Nearby Attractions

Sweetwater Wetlands Park
Santa Cruz River
Reid Park

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Santa Gertrudis Lane (foot access only) for birding?▼

The best months to visit Santa Gertrudis Lane (foot access only) for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.

What birds can I see at Santa Gertrudis Lane (foot access only)?▼

Notable species at Santa Gertrudis Lane (foot access only) include Mallard, Mexican Duck, Inca Dove, Mourning Dove, Broad-billed Hummingbird, Rivoli's Hummingbird, Acorn Woodpecker, Mexican Jay, Bridled Titmouse, White-breasted Nuthatch, Dark-eyed Junco, Yellow-eyed Junco. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.

How difficult is birding at Santa Gertrudis Lane (foot access only)?▼

Birding at Santa Gertrudis Lane (foot access only) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

Is there an entrance fee at Santa Gertrudis Lane (foot access only)?▼

There is no entrance fee at Santa Gertrudis Lane (foot access only). Hours: Open daily.

What amenities are available at Santa Gertrudis Lane (foot access only)?▼

Santa Gertrudis Lane (foot access only) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.