Amado WTP

Arizona · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Amado WTP is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 246 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Mallard, Ring-necked Duck, and Lesser Scaup 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

Lawrence's Goldfinch

Spinus lawrencei

3/5/2026Anza Trail--Tubac15 observed

Inca Dove

Columbina inca

3/5/2026Madera Canyon--Santa Rita Lodge2 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

3/5/2026411 East Placita Del Venado, Green Valley, Arizona, US (31.888, -110.979)1 observed

Bell's Vireo

Vireo bellii

3/5/2026Market Circle, Tubac, Arizona, US (31.605, -111.045)1 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

3/5/2026Arivaca Lake1 observed

Scott's Oriole

Icterus parisorum

3/5/2026Madera Canyon--Santa Rita Lodge1 observed

Gila Woodpecker

Melanerpes uropygialis

3/5/2026Madera Canyon--Santa Rita Lodge1 observed

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Archilochus alexandri

3/5/2026Green Valley--Desert Meadows Park1 observed

Crested Caracara

Caracara plancus

3/5/2026Canoa Ranch Conservation Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

63/5/2026

Ring-necked Duck

123/5/2026

Lesser Scaup

93/5/2026

Ruddy Duck

223/5/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

13/5/2026

Mourning Dove

13/5/2026

American Coot

63/5/2026

Killdeer

13/5/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

13/5/2026

Great Egret

13/5/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/5/2026

Loggerhead Shrike

13/5/2026

Verdin

13/5/2026

Tree Swallow

13/5/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

113/5/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

13/5/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

13/5/2026

Gadwall

53/5/2026

Common Raven

13/5/2026

Redhead

13/5/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.

  2. 2

    Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Amado WTP for birding?
The best months to visit Amado WTP for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Amado WTP?
Notable species at Amado WTP include Mallard, Ring-necked Duck, Lesser Scaup, Neotropic Cormorant, Great Egret. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at Amado WTP?
Birding at Amado WTP is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Amado WTP?
Amado WTP offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.