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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

Bendire's Thrasher

Toxostoma bendirei

7/20/2026Willcox--Lake Cochise and Twin Lakes Golf Course2 observed

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

7/16/2026Willcox--Lake Cochise and Twin Lakes Golf Course1 observed

Sora

Porzana carolina

7/14/2026Willcox--Lake Cochise and Twin Lakes Golf Course1 observed

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

7/8/2026Willcox--Lake Cochise and Twin Lakes Golf Course4 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Cinnamon Teal

27/20/2026

Mexican Duck

17/20/2026

Scaled Quail

17/20/2026

Gambel's Quail

57/20/2026

White-winged Dove

7/20/2026

Mourning Dove

7/20/2026

American Coot

37/20/2026

Black-necked Stilt

57/20/2026

American Avocet

307/20/2026

Killdeer

87/20/2026

Wilson's Phalarope

17/20/2026

Baird's Sandpiper

27/20/2026

Least Sandpiper

17/20/2026

White-faced Ibis

87/20/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/20/2026

Swainson's Hawk

17/20/2026

Vermilion Flycatcher

67/20/2026

Cassin's Kingbird

7/20/2026

Western Kingbird

7/20/2026

Tree Swallow

7/20/2026

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.