Fort Lowell Park and Pantano Wash
Arizona · Southwest
Easy
October-May
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Fort Lowell Park and Pantano Wash is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts American Wigeon, Mallard, and Redhead 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
Lewis's Woodpecker
Melanerpes lewis
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Golden-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia atricapilla
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis
Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Aphelocoma woodhouseii
Steller's Jay
Cyanocitta stelleri
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
Black-throated Sparrow
Amphispiza bilineata
Lawrence's Goldfinch
Spinus lawrencei
Cassin's Kingbird
Tyrannus vociferans
Acorn Woodpecker
Melanerpes formicivorus
Sage Thrasher
Oreoscoptes montanus
Common Poorwill
Phalaenoptilus nuttallii
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Archilochus alexandri
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
American Wigeon
Mallard
Redhead
Ring-necked Duck
Ruddy Duck
Mourning Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Broad-billed Hummingbird
Great Egret
Vermilion Flycatcher
Verdin
Phainopepla
Mexican Duck
Cooper's Hawk
Gila Woodpecker
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Bell's Vireo
Common Raven
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
House Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
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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
- Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
- Reid Park
- Agua Caliente Park