Sam Lena Park and KERP

Arizona · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Sam Lena Park and KERP is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 250 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mallard, Mourning Dove, and Anna's Hummingbird 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

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

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

Lewis's Woodpecker

Melanerpes lewis

3/6/2026East Lawn Palms Cemetery1 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

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

Steller's Jay

Cyanocitta stelleri

3/6/2026CDO Wash--along Tucson National Golf Course18 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

43/6/2026

Northern Shoveler

43/6/2026

Gadwall

23/6/2026

American Wigeon

43/6/2026

Mallard

23/6/2026

Ring-necked Duck

193/6/2026

Ruddy Duck

143/6/2026

White-winged Dove

13/6/2026

Mourning Dove

103/6/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

13/6/2026

American Coot

13/6/2026

Killdeer

13/6/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

13/6/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

43/6/2026

Snowy Egret

23/6/2026

Cooper's Hawk

23/6/2026

Black Phoebe

13/6/2026

Vermilion Flycatcher

73/6/2026

Bell's Vireo

13/6/2026

Common Raven

13/6/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Sam Lena Park and KERP for birding?
The best months to visit Sam Lena Park and KERP for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Sam Lena Park and KERP?
Notable species at Sam Lena Park and KERP include Mallard, Mourning Dove, Anna's Hummingbird, Broad-billed Hummingbird, American Coot. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Sam Lena Park and KERP?
Birding at Sam Lena Park and KERP is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Sam Lena Park and KERP?
Sam Lena Park and KERP offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.