Beeline Highway - Sunflower

Arizona · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
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

Mountain Chickadee

Poecile gambeli

3/6/2026Beeline Highway--Sunflower2 observed

Steller's Jay (Southwest Interior)

Cyanocitta stelleri

3/6/2026Beeline Highway--Sunflower6 observed

Bell's Vireo

Vireo bellii

3/6/2026Needle Rock Recreation Area1 observed

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

3/6/2026Rio Verde Ranch Private property1 observed

Hutton's Vireo

Vireo huttoni

3/6/2026Mt. Ord--FR 16881 observed

Bushtit (Interior)

Psaltriparus minimus

3/6/2026Mt. Ord--FR 168818 observed

Hairy Woodpecker (Rocky Mts.)

Leuconotopicus villosus

3/6/2026Mt. Ord--FR 16881 observed

Olive Warbler

Peucedramus taeniatus

3/6/2026Mt. Ord--FR 16882 observed

Williamson's Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus thyroideus

3/6/2026Verde River--Access south of Box Bar & Rio Verde Ranch1 observed

American Crow

Corvus brachyrhynchos

3/6/2026Verde River--Access south of Box Bar & Rio Verde Ranch1 observed

Fox Sparrow

Passerella iliaca

3/6/2026Sycamore Creek--upper Beeline Hwy1 observed

Hammond's Flycatcher

Empidonax hammondii

3/6/2026Sycamore Creek--upper Beeline Hwy1 observed

Bushtit

Psaltriparus minimus

3/6/2026Sycamore Creek--upper Beeline Hwy8 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Gila Woodpecker

13/6/2026

Northern Flicker

13/6/2026

Say's Phoebe

13/6/2026

Steller's Jay

63/6/2026

Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

13/6/2026

Verdin

13/6/2026

Bewick's Wren

13/6/2026

European Starling

23/6/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

43/6/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

13/6/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

23/6/2026

Northern Cardinal

23/6/2026

Gambel's Quail

23/1/2026

Mourning Dove

33/1/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

23/1/2026

Lewis's Woodpecker

13/1/2026

Vermilion Flycatcher

13/1/2026

Brown Creeper

13/1/2026

American Robin

123/1/2026

House Finch

83/1/2026

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.