Salt River - Granite Reef Recreation Area
Arizona · Southwest
About This Location
Salt River - Granite Reef Recreation Area is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 280 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Cinnamon Teal, and Gadwall 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
Bell's Vireo
Vireo bellii
American Redstart
Setophaga ruticilla
Williamson's Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus thyroideus
Hutton's Vireo
Vireo huttoni
American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Mountain Bluebird
Sialia currucoides
Zone-tailed Hawk
Buteo albonotatus
Eurasian x African Collared-Dove (hybrid)
Streptopelia decaocto x roseogrisea
Townsend's Warbler
Setophaga townsendi
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Cinnamon Teal
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Canvasback
Redhead
Ring-necked Duck
Bufflehead
Ruddy Duck
Gambel's Quail
Mourning Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Sora
Common Gallinule
American Coot
Least Sandpiper
Pied-billed Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.