Patagonia Lake State Park
Arizona · Southwest
Easy
October-May
$15-$20 per vehicle
Open daily, sunrise to 10 PM
About This Location
Patagonia Lake State Park is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 337 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Common Merganser, American Coot, and Pied-billed Grebe 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
Lawrence's Goldfinch
Spinus lawrencei
Inca Dove
Columbina inca
Bell's Vireo
Vireo bellii
Scott's Oriole
Icterus parisorum
Gila Woodpecker
Melanerpes uropygialis
Western Warbling Vireo
Vireo swainsoni
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mexican Duck
Common Merganser
White-winged Dove
Broad-billed Hummingbird
American Coot
Pied-billed Grebe
Black Vulture
White-breasted Nuthatch
House Finch
Red-winged Blackbird
Great-tailed Grackle
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Eared Grebe
Neotropic Cormorant
Marsh Wren
Verdin
Lesser Goldfinch
Cinnamon Teal
Mallard
Bufflehead
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
- 4
Purchase your day pass online in advance to avoid wait times at the entrance station.
- 5
Bird activity peaks at dawn in desert habitats; arrive at first light for the best sightings.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve
- Paton Center for Hummingbirds
- Madera Canyon