Randolph GC/Hardesty Building

Arizona · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Randolph GC/Hardesty Building is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 213 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Mallard, Ruddy Duck, and Mourning Dove 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

Lewis's Woodpecker

Melanerpes lewis

3/6/2026East Lawn Palms Cemetery1 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

3/6/2026Sahuarita Lake1 observed

Golden-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia atricapilla

3/6/20265540 E Silver Dust Pl, Tucson US-AZ 32.32334, -110.874151 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

3/6/2026Fort Lowell Park and Pantano Wash1 observed

Western Kingbird

Tyrannus verticalis

3/6/2026Sweetwater Wetlands, Tucson US-AZ 32.27971, -111.020411 observed

Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma woodhouseii

3/6/202611467 N. Eagle Peak Drive1 observed

Steller's Jay

Cyanocitta stelleri

3/6/2026El Rio Preserve2 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

3/6/2026Danny Lopez Park (formerly Columbus Park)1 observed

Black-throated Sparrow

Amphispiza bilineata

3/6/2026Danny Lopez Park (formerly Columbus Park)1 observed

Lawrence's Goldfinch

Spinus lawrencei

3/6/2026Danny Lopez Park (formerly Columbus Park)19 observed

Cassin's Kingbird

Tyrannus vociferans

3/6/2026CDO Wash--along Tucson National Golf Course2 observed

Acorn Woodpecker

Melanerpes formicivorus

3/6/2026CDO Wash--along Tucson National Golf Course1 observed

Sage Thrasher

Oreoscoptes montanus

3/6/2026Sabino Dam and downstream riparian1 observed

Common Poorwill

Phalaenoptilus nuttallii

3/5/2026Sabino Dam and downstream riparian3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Cinnamon Teal

23/6/2026

Northern Shoveler

23/6/2026

Mallard

33/6/2026

Lesser Scaup

53/6/2026

Bufflehead

43/6/2026

Ruddy Duck

33/6/2026

Mourning Dove

73/6/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

23/6/2026

American Coot

43/6/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

13/6/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

23/6/2026

Cooper's Hawk

13/6/2026

Gila Woodpecker

13/6/2026

Black Phoebe

13/6/2026

Say's Phoebe

13/6/2026

Vermilion Flycatcher

33/6/2026

Cassin's Vireo

13/6/2026

Verdin

53/6/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

23/6/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

23/6/2026

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 Randolph GC/Hardesty Building for birding?
The best months to visit Randolph GC/Hardesty Building for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Randolph GC/Hardesty Building?
Notable species at Randolph GC/Hardesty Building include Mallard, Ruddy Duck, Mourning Dove, Anna's Hummingbird, American Coot. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at Randolph GC/Hardesty Building?
Birding at Randolph GC/Hardesty Building is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Randolph GC/Hardesty Building?
Randolph GC/Hardesty Building offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.