Beeline Highway - Sunflower

Arizona · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Beeline Highway - Sunflower is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Gambel's Quail, Mourning Dove, and Red-tailed Hawk 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

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

3/5/2026Rio Verde Ranch1 observed

American Crow

Corvus brachyrhynchos

3/5/2026Rio Verde Ranch3 observed

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

3/5/2026Mt. Ord--FR 16881 observed

Bushtit

Psaltriparus minimus

3/5/2026Mt. Ord--FR 16884 observed

Hairy Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus villosus

3/5/2026Mt. Ord--FR 16881 observed

Hutton's Vireo

Vireo huttoni

3/5/2026Mt. Ord--FR 16882 observed

Steller's Jay

Cyanocitta stelleri

3/5/2026Mt. Ord--FR 16882 observed

Lewis's Woodpecker

Melanerpes lewis

3/5/2026Mt. Ord--FR 16881 observed

Bell's Vireo

Vireo bellii

3/5/2026Box Bar Recreation Site1 observed

Mountain Bluebird

Sialia currucoides

3/4/2026N Bush Hwy, Fort McDowell US-AZ 33.61664, -111.554933 observed

Northern Pygmy-Owl

Glaucidium gnoma

3/3/2026Mt. Ord--FR 16881 observed

Fox Sparrow

Passerella iliaca

3/2/2026Old State Rte 87, Rio Verde US-AZ 33.93085, -111.468421 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Gambel's Quail

23/1/2026

Mourning Dove

33/1/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

23/1/2026

Gila Woodpecker

43/1/2026

Northern Flicker

63/1/2026

Vermilion Flycatcher

13/1/2026

Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

13/1/2026

Verdin

13/1/2026

Brown Creeper

13/1/2026

Bewick's Wren

33/1/2026

European Starling

153/1/2026

American Robin

123/1/2026

House Finch

83/1/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

53/1/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

93/1/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

243/1/2026

Northern Cardinal

13/1/2026

White-winged Dove

12/28/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

12/28/2026

Say's Phoebe

12/28/2026

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 Beeline Highway - Sunflower for birding?
The best months to visit Beeline Highway - Sunflower for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Beeline Highway - Sunflower?
Notable species at Beeline Highway - Sunflower include Gambel's Quail, Mourning Dove, Red-tailed Hawk, Lewis's Woodpecker, Gila Woodpecker. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at Beeline Highway - Sunflower?
Birding at Beeline Highway - Sunflower is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Beeline Highway - Sunflower?
Beeline Highway - Sunflower offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.