Anza Trail - Rio Rico (Guy Tobin Trailhead)

Arizona · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Anza Trail - Rio Rico (Guy Tobin Trailhead) is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 221 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Inca Dove, Common Ground Dove, and White-winged Dove 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

3/6/2026The Ice House2 observed

Eastern Bluebird

Sialia sialis

3/6/2026Sonoita/Patagonia Home3 observed

Elf Owl

Micrathene whitneyi

3/5/2026Harshaw Creek Road1 observed

Hooded Oriole

Icterus cucullatus

3/5/20261803 Abeja Court, Rio Rico, Arizona, US-Personal Residence2 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

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

3/5/2026Arivaca Lake1 observed

Western Warbling Vireo

Vireo swainsoni

3/5/2026Anza Trail--Tubac1 observed

Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma woodhouseii

3/5/2026Chino Canyon2 observed

Black-headed Grosbeak

Pheucticus melanocephalus

3/5/20262–36 Harshaw Creek Rd, Patagonia US-AZ 31.52283, -110.704001 observed

Gray Vireo

Vireo vicinior

3/5/2026Chino Canyon1 observed

Northern Pygmy-Owl

Glaucidium gnoma

3/5/2026Sycamore Canyon (Pajarito Mountains)1 observed

Rufous-capped Warbler

Basileuterus rufifrons

3/5/2026Sycamore Canyon (Pajarito Mountains)2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Inca Dove

23/4/2026

Common Ground Dove

43/4/2026

White-winged Dove

23/4/2026

Mourning Dove

753/4/2026

Greater Roadrunner

13/4/2026

Broad-billed Hummingbird

23/4/2026

Killdeer

13/4/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/4/2026

Black Vulture

93/4/2026

Turkey Vulture

13/4/2026

Sharp-shinned Hawk

13/4/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

33/4/2026

Gila Woodpecker

53/4/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

23/4/2026

Northern Flicker

23/4/2026

American Kestrel

23/4/2026

Black Phoebe

13/4/2026

Say's Phoebe

13/4/2026

Vermilion Flycatcher

83/4/2026

Cassin's Kingbird

33/4/2026

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 Anza Trail - Rio Rico (Guy Tobin Trailhead) for birding?
The best months to visit Anza Trail - Rio Rico (Guy Tobin Trailhead) for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Anza Trail - Rio Rico (Guy Tobin Trailhead)?
Notable species at Anza Trail - Rio Rico (Guy Tobin Trailhead) include Inca Dove, Common Ground Dove, White-winged Dove, Mourning Dove, Greater Roadrunner. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at Anza Trail - Rio Rico (Guy Tobin Trailhead)?
Birding at Anza Trail - Rio Rico (Guy Tobin Trailhead) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Anza Trail - Rio Rico (Guy Tobin Trailhead)?
Anza Trail - Rio Rico (Guy Tobin Trailhead) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.