Agua Nueva Park (was Roger Road WRF)

Arizona · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Agua Nueva Park (was Roger Road WRF) is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 268 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts American Wigeon, Mallard, and Ring-necked Duck 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

Common Poorwill

Phalaenoptilus nuttallii

3/5/2026Sabino Dam and downstream riparian3 observed

Canada Goose

Branta canadensis

3/5/2026Fort Lowell Park and Pantano Wash1 observed

Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma woodhouseii

3/5/2026Rio Vista Natural Resource Park1 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

3/5/2026Fort Lowell Park and Pantano Wash1 observed

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Archilochus alexandri

3/5/2026Fort Lowell Park and Pantano Wash1 observed

White-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta carolinensis

3/5/2026Sweetwater Wetlands1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

3/5/2026Sweetwater Wetlands1 observed

Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

3/5/2026Agua Caliente Park1 observed

Great Egret (American)

Ardea alba

3/5/2026Fort Lowell Park and Pantano Wash1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

American Wigeon

63/4/2026

Mallard

23/4/2026

Ring-necked Duck

483/4/2026

Ruddy Duck

13/4/2026

Gambel's Quail

13/4/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

23/4/2026

Mourning Dove

33/4/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

13/4/2026

Common Gallinule

13/4/2026

American Coot

83/4/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

23/4/2026

Gila Woodpecker

23/4/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

13/4/2026

Northern Flicker

33/4/2026

Vermilion Flycatcher

23/4/2026

Common Raven

23/4/2026

Verdin

33/4/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

13/4/2026

Song Sparrow

13/4/2026

Abert's Towhee

13/4/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Agua Nueva Park (was Roger Road WRF) for birding?
The best months to visit Agua Nueva Park (was Roger Road WRF) for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Agua Nueva Park (was Roger Road WRF)?
Notable species at Agua Nueva Park (was Roger Road WRF) include American Wigeon, Mallard, Ring-necked Duck, Ruddy Duck, Gambel's Quail. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Agua Nueva Park (was Roger Road WRF)?
Birding at Agua Nueva Park (was Roger Road WRF) is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Agua Nueva Park (was Roger Road WRF)?
Agua Nueva Park (was Roger Road WRF) offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.