Santa Gertrudis Lane (foot access only)
Arizona · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
Free
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
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Broad-billed x Berylline Hummingbird (hybrid)
Cynanthus latirostris x Saucerottia beryllina
Five-striped Sparrow
Amphispizopsis quinquestriata
Violet-crowned Hummingbird
Ramosomyia violiceps
Virginia Rail
Rallus limicola
Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Berylline Hummingbird
Saucerottia beryllina
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Green-tailed Towhee
Pipilo chlorurus
Common Black Hawk
Buteogallus anthracinus
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
Black-capped Gnatcatcher
Polioptila nigriceps
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
White-winged Dove
Mourning Dove
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Broad-billed Hummingbird
Turkey Vulture
Gray Hawk
Gila Woodpecker
Western Wood-Pewee
Vermilion Flycatcher
Dusky-capped Flycatcher
Brown-crested Flycatcher
Tropical Kingbird
Thick-billed Kingbird
Bell's Vireo
Common Raven
Bridled Titmouse
Verdin
White-breasted Nuthatch
Bewick's Wren
Phainopepla
Birding Tips
- 1
Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.
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Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
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Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
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Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Sweetwater Wetlands Park
- Santa Cruz River
- Reid Park
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