Desert birding habitat

Solar Power & Water Ponds

Arizona · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Solar Power & Water Ponds is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Cinnamon Teal, Gadwall, and Green-winged Teal 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

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

4/17/2026Solar Power & Water Ponds3 observed

Snowy Plover

Anarhynchus nivosus

4/15/2026Solar Power & Water Ponds3 observed

Franklin's Gull

Leucophaeus pipixcan

4/13/2026AVE 10E Flooded Ag Fields, Wellton, Arizona, US (32.674, -114.247)7 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

4/13/2026Gila River--S Ave 20 E Crossing2 observed

Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

4/12/2026Solar Power & Water Ponds1 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

4/9/2026Solar Power & Water Ponds2 observed

Bewick's Wren

Thryomanes bewickii

4/6/2026canal near South ave 17 31 observed

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

4/6/2026Solar Power & Water Ponds2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Cinnamon Teal

24/17/2026

Redhead

54/17/2026

Gambel's Quail

44/17/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

24/17/2026

White-winged Dove

44/17/2026

Mourning Dove

204/17/2026

Greater Roadrunner

14/17/2026

Ridgway's Rail

14/17/2026

Common Gallinule

14/17/2026

American Coot

14/17/2026

Black-necked Stilt

404/17/2026

Killdeer

24/17/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

24/17/2026

Least Sandpiper

504/17/2026

Eared Grebe

14/17/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

14/17/2026

Great Blue Heron

14/17/2026

Turkey Vulture

104/17/2026

Belted Kingfisher

14/17/2026

Say's Phoebe

14/17/2026

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Solar Power & Water Ponds for birding?
The best months to visit Solar Power & Water Ponds for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Solar Power & Water Ponds?
Notable species at Solar Power & Water Ponds include Cinnamon Teal, Gadwall, Green-winged Teal, Redhead, Lesser Scaup. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at Solar Power & Water Ponds?
Birding at Solar Power & Water Ponds is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Solar Power & Water Ponds?
Solar Power & Water Ponds offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.