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Birding Near Scottsdale, AZ

30 birding locations within 50 miles

Arizona · United States

30

Locations

64+

Species

8

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Scottsdale

Desert birding habitat

Arizona

3.2 mi away

Moderate

Phoenix Zoo

Desert birding hotspot in Arizona with 220 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

Arizona

3.9 mi away

Moderate

McCormick Ranch - Camelback Lake (Chart House)

Lake birding hotspot in Arizona with 209 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

Arizona

4.2 mi away

Moderate

Tempe Town Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Arizona with 206 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

Arizona

9.9 mi away

Moderate

Rio Salado Project

Desert birding hotspot in Arizona with 236 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
River/Riparian birding habitat

Arizona

11.9 mi away

Moderate

Neely Ranch Riparian Preserve

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Arizona with 202 recorded species.

River/RiparianFallWinter
Coastal birding habitat

Arizona

14.2 mi away

Moderate

Salt River - Granite Reef Recreation Area

Coastal birding hotspot in Arizona with 280 recorded species.

CoastalRiver/RiparianFallWinter
a river running through a canyon surrounded by mountains

Arizona

14.4 mi away

Moderate

Riparian Preserve at Gilbert Water Ranch

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Arizona with 333 recorded species.

River/RiparianFallWinter
River/Riparian birding habitat

Arizona

16.6 mi away

Moderate

Salt River - Coon Bluff Recreation Area

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Arizona with 245 recorded species.

River/RiparianFallWinter
River/Riparian birding habitat

Arizona

18.0 mi away

Moderate

Salt River - Goldfield Recreation Area

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Arizona with 206 recorded species.

River/RiparianFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

Arizona

19.1 mi away

Moderate

Riggs and Price Rds. ponds

Desert birding hotspot in Arizona with 226 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

Arizona

19.3 mi away

Moderate

Gilbert and Chandler Heights Rds. pond

Lake birding hotspot in Arizona with 225 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter
Urban Park birding habitat

Arizona

20.1 mi away

Easy

Veterans Oasis Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Arizona with 255 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

Arizona

20.5 mi away

Moderate

Higley and Ocotillo Rds. ponds

Desert birding hotspot in Arizona with 257 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
An aerial view of a winding road in the desert

Arizona

20.9 mi away

Moderate

Glendale Recharge Ponds

Desert birding hotspot in Arizona with 299 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

Arizona

23.0 mi away

Moderate

Saguaro Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Arizona with 207 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

Arizona

23.0 mi away

Moderate

Box Bar Recreation Site

Desert birding hotspot in Arizona with 223 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

Arizona

23.3 mi away

Moderate

Needle Rock Recreation Area

Desert birding hotspot in Arizona with 223 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

Arizona

23.4 mi away

Moderate

Base and Meridian WA

Desert birding hotspot in Arizona with 282 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Coastal birding habitat

Arizona

24.3 mi away

Moderate

Saguaro Lake - Butcher Jones Beach

Coastal birding hotspot in Arizona with 232 recorded species.

CoastalLakeFallWinter
River/Riparian birding habitat

Arizona

27.0 mi away

Moderate

Jewel of the Creek Preserve

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Arizona with 200 recorded species.

River/RiparianFallWinter
Mountain birding habitat

Arizona

27.4 mi away

Easy

Estrella Mountain Regional Park

Mountain birding hotspot in Arizona with 228 recorded species.

MountainUrban ParkFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

Arizona

31.0 mi away

Moderate

Morgan City Wash

Desert birding hotspot in Arizona with 266 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

Arizona

32.6 mi away

Moderate

Lake Pleasant

Lake birding hotspot in Arizona with 237 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

Arizona

32.8 mi away

Moderate

Seven Springs Recreation Area

Desert birding hotspot in Arizona with 202 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

Arizona

37.1 mi away

Moderate

Beeline Highway - Sunflower

Desert birding hotspot in Arizona with 202 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

Arizona

42.9 mi away

Moderate

Roosevelt Lake - Orange Peel Day Use Area

Lake birding hotspot in Arizona with 203 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

Arizona

43.8 mi away

Moderate

Roosevelt Lake - Bermuda Flat

Lake birding hotspot in Arizona with 214 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter
River/Riparian birding habitat

Arizona

44.9 mi away

Moderate

Lower River Road Ponds

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Arizona with 219 recorded species.

River/RiparianFallWinter
A desert landscape is filled with cacti.

Arizona

46.7 mi away

Moderate

Boyce Thompson Arboretum

Forest birding hotspot in Arizona with 291 recorded species.

ForestUrban ParkFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

Arizona

47.3 mi away

Moderate

Roosevelt Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Arizona with 207 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter

Top Species Near Scottsdale

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Northern ShovelerGadwallMallardRedheadRing-necked DuckZone-tailed HawkCanada GooseCinnamon TealAmerican WigeonBald EagleDouble-crested CormorantGreen-winged TealRock PigeonGambel's QuailEurasian Collared-DoveMourning DoveGila WoodpeckerVerdinBlack-tailed GnatcatcherCurve-billed ThrasherBlack-chinned SparrowPhainopeplaBlue-winged TealHooded MerganserCommon Gallinule+39 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Desert11 locations
Chaparral11 locations
Lake9 locations
River/Riparian7 locations
Urban Park3 locations
Coastal2 locations
Mountain1 location
Forest1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring30 locations
Fall30 locations
Winter30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Scottsdale, AZ?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Scottsdale include Phoenix Zoo, McCormick Ranch - Camelback Lake (Chart House), Tempe Town Lake, Rio Salado Project, Neely Ranch Riparian Preserve. These spots offer desert, chaparral, lake habitats.
What birds can I see near Scottsdale?▼
Birders near Scottsdale can spot species including Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, Mallard, Redhead, Ring-necked Duck, Zone-tailed Hawk, Canada Goose, Cinnamon Teal. The area's 8 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Scottsdale?▼
The best seasons for birding near Scottsdale are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Scottsdale?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Scottsdale, AZ, ranging from 3.2 to 47.3 miles from the city center.

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