Higley and Ocotillo Rds. ponds
Arizona · Southwest
About This Location
Higley and Ocotillo Rds. ponds is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 257 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Muscovy Duck, Cinnamon Teal, and American Wigeon 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
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Zone-tailed Hawk
Buteo albonotatus
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Eurasian x African Collared-Dove (hybrid)
Streptopelia decaocto x roseogrisea
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
American Coot (White-shielded)
Fulica americana
Wilson's Warbler
Cardellina pusilla
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Muscovy Duck
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Gambel's Quail
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Greater Roadrunner
Anna's Hummingbird
Least Sandpiper
Black Phoebe
Verdin
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Black-tailed Gnatcatcher
House Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
Chipping Sparrow
Abert's Towhee
Orange-crowned Warbler
Birding Tips
- 1
Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.
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Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.
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Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.