Madera Canyon - Proctor Road
Arizona · Southwest
Challenging
October-May
$5 per vehicle
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Madera Canyon - Proctor Road is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 232 species recorded on eBird. This canyon habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Anna's Hummingbird, and Gila Woodpecker 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
Zone-tailed Hawk
Buteo albonotatus
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Bushtit
Psaltriparus minimus
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Lawrence's Goldfinch
Spinus lawrencei
Hooded Oriole
Icterus cucullatus
Cassin's Sparrow
Peucaea cassinii
Bell's Vireo (Arizona)
Vireo bellii
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus
Cassin's Finch
Haemorhous cassinii
Inca Dove
Columbina inca
Verdin
Auriparus flaviceps
Scott's Oriole
Icterus parisorum
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Red-tailed Hawk
Mexican Jay
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Dark-eyed Junco
Northern Cardinal
Hermit Thrush
Red-naped Sapsucker
Bridled Titmouse
Bewick's Wren
Phainopepla
Lesser Goldfinch
Mourning Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Gila Woodpecker
White-breasted Nuthatch
House Finch
White-crowned Sparrow
Lincoln's Sparrow
Canyon Towhee
Wild Turkey
Birding Tips
- 1
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.
- 4
Bird activity peaks at dawn in desert habitats; arrive at first light for the best sightings.
- 5
Hummingbird feeders at nature centers and lodges attract multiple species — visit during late summer for peak diversity.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Santa Rita Lodge
- Madera Canyon trail system
- Proctor Road trail