Duncan Birding Trail

Arizona · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Duncan Birding Trail is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Mallard, Mexican Duck, 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

Lawrence's Goldfinch

Spinus lawrencei

3/4/2026Gila River--Virden Bridge NM-921 observed

Mountain Plover

Anarhynchus montanus

3/1/2026Gruwell Rd loop near Lordsburg NM 32.47714, -108.9711126 observed

Red-tailed Hawk (Harlan's)

Buteo jamaicensis

2/25/2026Franklin--Railroad Wash Rd1 observed

Bendire's Thrasher

Toxostoma bendirei

2/25/2026Round Mountain Dam Number 22 observed

Chestnut-collared Longspur

Calcarius ornatus

2/25/2026Round Mountain Dam Number 23 observed

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

2/25/2026Round Mountain Dam Number 23 observed

White-throated Swift

Aeronautes saxatalis

2/23/2026Gila Box — White Rock Canyon confluence (Grant Co.)4 observed

Redhead

Aythya americana

2/22/2026Round Mountain Dam Number 213 observed

Thick-billed Longspur

Rhynchophanes mccownii

2/22/2026Big Tank1 observed

Nutting's Flycatcher

Myiarchus nuttingi

2/21/2026Gila Box — White Rock Canyon confluence (Grant Co.)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

22/25/2026

Mexican Duck

22/25/2026

Gambel's Quail

12/25/2026

White-winged Dove

72/25/2026

Sandhill Crane

1022/25/2026

Killdeer

262/25/2026

Gila Woodpecker

32/25/2026

Northern Flicker

12/25/2026

American Kestrel

12/25/2026

Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

12/25/2026

Common Raven

22/25/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

12/25/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

22/25/2026

European Starling

102/25/2026

Song Sparrow

22/25/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

402/25/2026

Brewer's Blackbird

62/25/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

352/25/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

12/25/2026

Northern Cardinal

22/25/2026

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 Duncan Birding Trail for birding?
The best months to visit Duncan Birding Trail for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Duncan Birding Trail?
Notable species at Duncan Birding Trail include Mallard, Mexican Duck, Gambel's Quail, White-winged Dove, Sandhill Crane. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at Duncan Birding Trail?
Birding at Duncan Birding Trail is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Duncan Birding Trail?
Duncan Birding Trail offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.