green grass field during sunset

Willcox - Lake Cochise and Twin Lakes Golf Course

Arizona · Southwest

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open daily, dawn to dusk

About This Location

Willcox - Lake Cochise and Twin Lakes Golf Course is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 338 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Snow Goose, Cinnamon Teal, and Northern Shoveler 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

Snowy Plover

Anarhynchus nivosus

4/14/2026Willcox--Lake Cochise and Twin Lakes Golf Course1 observed

Bendire's Thrasher

Toxostoma bendirei

4/14/2026Willcox--Lake Cochise and Twin Lakes Golf Course1 observed

Cave Swallow

Petrochelidon fulva

4/14/2026Willcox--Lake Cochise and Twin Lakes Golf Course1 observed

Baird's Sandpiper

Calidris bairdii

4/14/2026Willcox--Lake Cochise and Twin Lakes Golf Course4 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Cinnamon Teal

454/14/2026

Northern Shoveler

1254/14/2026

American Wigeon

44/14/2026

Ruddy Duck

654/14/2026

Mourning Dove

54/14/2026

Common Gallinule

24/14/2026

American Coot

4/14/2026

Black-necked Stilt

114/14/2026

American Avocet

164/14/2026

Killdeer

14/14/2026

Long-billed Dowitcher

94/14/2026

Wilson's Phalarope

504/14/2026

Least Sandpiper

64/14/2026

White-faced Ibis

244/14/2026

Western Cattle-Egret

24/14/2026

Great Egret

24/14/2026

Say's Phoebe

14/14/2026

Chihuahuan Raven

14/14/2026

Common Raven

54/14/2026

Tree Swallow

144/14/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    Bird activity peaks at dawn in desert habitats; arrive at first light for the best sightings.

  5. 5

    A spotting scope is essential here — many waterbirds stay far from shore and are difficult to identify with binoculars alone.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Willcox - Lake Cochise and Twin Lakes Golf Course for birding?
The best months to visit Willcox - Lake Cochise and Twin Lakes Golf Course for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Willcox - Lake Cochise and Twin Lakes Golf Course?
Notable species at Willcox - Lake Cochise and Twin Lakes Golf Course include Snow Goose, Cinnamon Teal, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, American Wigeon, Northern Pintail, Green-winged Teal, Ruddy Duck, Mourning Dove, American Coot, Sandhill Crane, Killdeer. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Willcox - Lake Cochise and Twin Lakes Golf Course?
Birding at Willcox - Lake Cochise and Twin Lakes Golf Course is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
Is there an entrance fee at Willcox - Lake Cochise and Twin Lakes Golf Course?
There is no entrance fee at Willcox - Lake Cochise and Twin Lakes Golf Course. Hours: Open daily, dawn to dusk.
What amenities are available at Willcox - Lake Cochise and Twin Lakes Golf Course?
Willcox - Lake Cochise and Twin Lakes Golf Course offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.