Kachina Wetlands
Arizona · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
About This Location
Kachina Wetlands is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 260 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Canada Goose, Cinnamon Teal, and Northern Shoveler 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
Mallard x Mexican Duck (hybrid)
Anas platyrhynchos x diazi
Anna's x Costa's Hummingbird (hybrid)
Calypte anna x costae
Red-breasted Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus ruber
Common Poorwill
Phalaenoptilus nuttallii
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Cinnamon Teal
Northern Shoveler
American Wigeon
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Ring-necked Duck
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Common Merganser
Ruddy Duck
Virginia Rail
American Coot
Killdeer
Pied-billed Grebe
Great Blue Heron
Red-tailed Hawk
Northern Flicker
Say's Phoebe
Steller's Jay
Birding Tips
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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.