Walnut Canyon Lakes
Arizona · Southwest
About This Location
Walnut Canyon Lakes is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 240 species recorded on eBird. This canyon habitat attracts Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, and American Wigeon among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
White-crowned Sparrow (Dark-lored)
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Mexican Duck
Anas diazi
Bronzed Cowbird
Molothrus aeneus
Wilson's Snipe
Gallinago delicata
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
American Barn Owl
Tyto furcata
Bank Swallow
Riparia riparia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Ring-necked Duck
Ruddy Duck
Rufous Hummingbird
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Spotted Sandpiper
Pied-billed Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Acorn Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Black Phoebe
Ash-throated Flycatcher
American Crow
Common Raven
Mountain Chickadee
Violet-green Swallow
Purple Martin
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for echoing calls of Canyon Wren and other canyon specialties.
- 2
Check rocky ledges and cliff faces for nesting raptors.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.