Evergreen Turf Sod Farm - Tweedy/Pretzer (bird from perimeter roads only)

Arizona · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Evergreen Turf Sod Farm - Tweedy/Pretzer (bird from perimeter roads only) is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 219 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Killdeer, American Kestrel, and Prairie Falcon 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

Chihuahuan Meadowlark

Sturnella lilianae

3/6/2026Santa Cruz Flats Travel Count1 observed

Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

3/5/2026Greene Reservoir Road, Eloy, Arizona, US (32.617, -111.594)1 observed

Townsend's Warbler

Setophaga townsendi

2/22/2026Santa Cruz River--Sasco Rd1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Killdeer

63/5/2026

American Kestrel

13/5/2026

Prairie Falcon

13/5/2026

Common Raven

13/5/2026

Horned Lark

123/5/2026

Sage Thrasher

13/5/2026

Mountain Bluebird

23/5/2026

Western Meadowlark

63/5/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

143/5/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

143/5/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/4/2026

Ferruginous Hawk

13/4/2026

Mourning Dove

123/3/2026

Loggerhead Shrike

13/3/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

83/3/2026

Vesper Sparrow

33/3/2026

Mountain Plover

43/3/2026

Say's Phoebe

13/3/2026

American Pipit

153/3/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

12/23/2026

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 Evergreen Turf Sod Farm - Tweedy/Pretzer (bird from perimeter roads only) for birding?
The best months to visit Evergreen Turf Sod Farm - Tweedy/Pretzer (bird from perimeter roads only) for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Evergreen Turf Sod Farm - Tweedy/Pretzer (bird from perimeter roads only)?
Notable species at Evergreen Turf Sod Farm - Tweedy/Pretzer (bird from perimeter roads only) include Killdeer, American Kestrel, Prairie Falcon, Common Raven, Horned Lark. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at Evergreen Turf Sod Farm - Tweedy/Pretzer (bird from perimeter roads only)?
Birding at Evergreen Turf Sod Farm - Tweedy/Pretzer (bird from perimeter roads only) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Evergreen Turf Sod Farm - Tweedy/Pretzer (bird from perimeter roads only)?
Evergreen Turf Sod Farm - Tweedy/Pretzer (bird from perimeter roads only) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.