Arthur Pack Regional Park

Arizona · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Arthur Pack Regional Park is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 253 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Ruddy Duck, Gambel's Quail, and Mourning 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

Lewis's Woodpecker

Melanerpes lewis

3/6/2026East Lawn Palms Cemetery1 observed

Golden-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia atricapilla

3/6/20265540 E Silver Dust Pl, Tucson US-AZ 32.32334, -110.874151 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

3/6/2026Fort Lowell Park and Pantano Wash1 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

3/6/2026Fort Lowell Park and Pantano Wash1 observed

Western Kingbird

Tyrannus verticalis

3/6/2026Sweetwater Wetlands, Tucson US-AZ 32.27971, -111.020411 observed

Hooded Oriole

Icterus cucullatus

3/6/2026SaddleBrooke Ranch Pond and surrounding area1 observed

Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma woodhouseii

3/6/202611467 N. Eagle Peak Drive1 observed

Steller's Jay

Cyanocitta stelleri

3/6/2026El Rio Preserve2 observed

Cassin's Kingbird

Tyrannus vociferans

3/6/2026CDO Wash--along Tucson National Golf Course2 observed

Acorn Woodpecker

Melanerpes formicivorus

3/6/2026CDO Wash--along Tucson National Golf Course1 observed

Sage Thrasher

Oreoscoptes montanus

3/6/2026Sabino Dam and downstream riparian1 observed

Common Poorwill

Phalaenoptilus nuttallii

3/5/2026Sabino Dam and downstream riparian3 observed

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Archilochus alexandri

3/5/2026Tallercito Tumamoc1 observed

Canada Goose

Branta canadensis

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

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

3/5/2026Sweetwater Wetlands1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Ruddy Duck

303/5/2026

Gambel's Quail

23/5/2026

Mourning Dove

13/5/2026

Cooper's Hawk

13/5/2026

Gila Woodpecker

13/5/2026

Vermilion Flycatcher

23/5/2026

Ash-throated Flycatcher

13/5/2026

Verdin

13/5/2026

House Finch

13/5/2026

Black-throated Sparrow

13/5/2026

Lark Sparrow

13/5/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

23/5/2026

Northern Shoveler

33/5/2026

Mallard

43/5/2026

Mexican Duck

13/5/2026

Mallard x Mexican Duck (hybrid)

13/5/2026

Lesser Scaup

13/5/2026

White-winged Dove

23/5/2026

American Coot

63/5/2026

Killdeer

23/5/2026

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 Arthur Pack Regional Park for birding?
The best months to visit Arthur Pack Regional Park for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Arthur Pack Regional Park?
Notable species at Arthur Pack Regional Park include Ruddy Duck, Gambel's Quail, Mourning Dove, Cooper's Hawk, Gila Woodpecker. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Arthur Pack Regional Park?
Birding at Arthur Pack Regional Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Arthur Pack Regional Park?
Arthur Pack Regional Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.