Garden Canyon
Arizona · Southwest
Easy
October-May
About This Location
Garden Canyon is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 210 species recorded on eBird. This canyon and urban park habitat attracts a wide variety of species among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Elf Owl
Micrathene whitneyi
Hooded Oriole
Icterus cucullatus
Short-eared Owl (Northern)
Asio flammeus
Scott's Oriole
Icterus parisorum
Violet-crowned Hummingbird
Ramosomyia violiceps
Cassin's Kingbird
Tyrannus vociferans
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Archilochus alexandri
Rufous-winged Sparrow
Peucaea carpalis
Cassin's Finch
Haemorhous cassinii
Common Poorwill
Phalaenoptilus nuttallii
Birding Tips
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Listen for echoing calls of Canyon Wren and other canyon specialties.
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Check rocky ledges and cliff faces for nesting raptors.
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Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.