Riparian Preserve at Gilbert Water Ranch
Arizona · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
Free
Open daily, sunrise to sunset
About This Location
Riparian Preserve at Gilbert Water Ranch is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 333 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, and American Wigeon 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
Pyrrhuloxia
Cardinalis sinuatus
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Zone-tailed Hawk
Buteo albonotatus
Eurasian x African Collared-Dove (hybrid)
Streptopelia decaocto x roseogrisea
Townsend's Warbler
Setophaga townsendi
Western Warbling Vireo
Vireo swainsoni
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Cinnamon Teal
Northern Shoveler
American Wigeon
Mallard
Northern Pintail
Green-winged Teal
Ring-necked Duck
Lesser Scaup
Ruddy Duck
Gambel's Quail
Rock Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Anna's Hummingbird
American Coot
Black-necked Stilt
American Avocet
Killdeer
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
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
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Papago Park
- Desert Botanical Garden
- Tempe Town Lake