Danny Lopez Park

Arizona · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open daily, dawn to dusk

About This Location

Danny Lopez Park is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 265 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Snow Goose, Ruddy Duck, and Eurasian Collared-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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Common Poorwill

Phalaenoptilus nuttallii

3/5/2026Sabino Dam and downstream riparian3 observed

Canada Goose

Branta canadensis

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

Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma woodhouseii

3/5/2026Rio Vista Natural Resource Park1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

3/5/2026Sweetwater Wetlands1 observed

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Archilochus alexandri

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

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

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

White-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta carolinensis

3/5/2026Sweetwater Wetlands1 observed

Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

3/5/2026Agua Caliente Park1 observed

Great Egret (American)

Ardea alba

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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Snow Goose

13/5/2026

Mallard

3/5/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

63/5/2026

American Coot

3/5/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

13/5/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

73/5/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

23/5/2026

Snowy Egret

13/5/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/5/2026

House Finch

3/5/2026

Abert's Towhee

13/5/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

3/5/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

3/5/2026

Ruddy Duck

13/4/2026

Mourning Dove

13/4/2026

Swan Goose

13/4/2026

Northern Shoveler

23/4/2026

White-winged Dove

23/4/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

23/4/2026

Green Heron

13/4/2026

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.

  4. 4

    Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.

  5. 5

    Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Danny Lopez Park for birding?
The best months to visit Danny Lopez Park for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Danny Lopez Park?
Notable species at Danny Lopez Park include Snow Goose, Ruddy Duck, Eurasian Collared-Dove, Mourning Dove, American Coot, Rufous Hummingbird, American Wigeon, Mallard, Mexican Duck, Redhead, Ring-necked Duck, Anna's Hummingbird. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Danny Lopez Park?
Birding at Danny Lopez Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
Is there an entrance fee at Danny Lopez Park?
There is no entrance fee at Danny Lopez Park. Hours: Open daily, dawn to dusk.
What amenities are available at Danny Lopez Park?
Danny Lopez Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.