Hassayampa River Preserve (closed Mon/Tue)
Arizona · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
$5 adults, TNC members free
Open Wed-Sun, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (summer), 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (winter)
About This Location
Hassayampa River Preserve (closed Mon/Tue) is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 297 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Mallard, Greater Roadrunner, and Black-chinned Hummingbird 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
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
Hutton's Vireo
Vireo huttoni
Winter Wren
Troglodytes hiemalis
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Regulus satrapa
Rufous-backed Robin
Turdus rufopalliatus
Red-shouldered Hawk (elegans)
Buteo lineatus
Harris's Hawk
Parabuteo unicinctus
Bushtit
Psaltriparus minimus
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Anna's Hummingbird
American Coot
Pied-billed Grebe
Gila Woodpecker
Black Phoebe
Verdin
White-breasted Nuthatch
Bewick's Wren
American Robin
House Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
Lawrence's Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Greater Roadrunner
Turkey Vulture
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
- 4
Bird activity peaks at dawn in desert habitats; arrive at first light for the best sightings.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Vulture Mountains
- Lake Pleasant Regional Park
- Hassayampa River