Nogales WTP

Arizona · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Nogales WTP is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 238 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral 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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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Common Poorwill

Phalaenoptilus nuttallii

3/6/2026Camino Chimeneas, Rio Rico, Arizona, US1 observed

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Archilochus alexandri

3/6/2026374 Gull Ct Rio Rico Az.1 observed

Hooded Oriole

Icterus cucullatus

3/6/2026374 Gull Ct Rio Rico Az.1 observed

Townsend's Warbler

Setophaga townsendi

3/6/2026Madera Canyon--Carrie Nation Trail1 observed

Lawrence's Goldfinch

Spinus lawrencei

3/6/2026The Ice House2 observed

Bell's Vireo (Arizona)

Vireo bellii

3/6/2026Patagonia Lake SP--Birding Trail1 observed

Five-striped Sparrow

Amphispizopsis quinquestriata

3/6/2026Rock Corral Canyon1 observed

Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay (Woodhouse's)

Aphelocoma woodhouseii

3/6/2026Rock Corral Canyon2 observed

Elf Owl

Micrathene whitneyi

3/5/2026Harshaw Creek Road1 observed

Bell's Vireo

Vireo bellii

3/5/2026Market Circle, Tubac, Arizona, US (31.605, -111.045)1 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

3/5/2026Arivaca Lake1 observed

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.

  2. 2

    Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.

  3. 3

    Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Nogales WTP for birding?
The best months to visit Nogales WTP for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Nogales WTP?
Notable species at Nogales WTP include Cactus Wren, Greater Roadrunner, Gambel's Quail, Curve-billed Thrasher, Phainopepla. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at Nogales WTP?
Birding at Nogales WTP is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Nogales WTP?
Nogales WTP offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.