Canoa Ranch Conservation Park
Arizona · Southwest
Easy
October-May
Free
Open daily, sunrise to sunset
About This Location
Canoa Ranch Conservation Park is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 289 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts American Wigeon, Common Merganser, and Gambel's Quail 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
Zone-tailed Hawk
Buteo albonotatus
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Lawrence's Goldfinch
Spinus lawrencei
Cassin's Sparrow
Peucaea cassinii
Bell's Vireo (Arizona)
Vireo bellii
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus
Cassin's Finch
Haemorhous cassinii
Inca Dove
Columbina inca
Hooded Oriole
Icterus cucullatus
Verdin
Auriparus flaviceps
Scott's Oriole
Icterus parisorum
Gila Woodpecker
Melanerpes uropygialis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Cinnamon Teal
Common Merganser
Ruddy Duck
White-winged Dove
Mourning Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Costa's Hummingbird
American Coot
Black Phoebe
Say's Phoebe
Vermilion Flycatcher
Common Raven
Cliff Swallow
Marsh Wren
House Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
Black-throated Sparrow
White-crowned Sparrow
Vesper Sparrow
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
- 4
Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
- Tumacácori National Historical Park
- Santa Cruz River