Solar Power & Water Ponds

Arizona · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Solar Power & Water Ponds is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Cinnamon Teal, Gadwall, and Green-winged Teal 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

Lesser Nighthawk

Chordeiles acutipennis

3/6/202613728 South Dorothy Drive, Yuma, Arizona, US (32.63, -114.408)1 observed

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

3/3/2026Riparian area2 observed

Hooded Oriole

Icterus cucullatus

2/23/202613555 S Avenue 14 E, Yuma US-AZ 32.63317, -114.391921 observed

Common Black Hawk

Buteogallus anthracinus

2/22/2026Mittry Lake--overlook1 observed

Wilson's Warbler

Cardellina pusilla

2/21/2026Mittry Lake1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Cinnamon Teal

163/3/2026

Gadwall

23/3/2026

Green-winged Teal

63/3/2026

Redhead

23/3/2026

Lesser Scaup

403/3/2026

Ruddy Duck

53/3/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

103/3/2026

Least Sandpiper

63/3/2026

Eared Grebe

23/3/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

133/3/2026

Cooper's Hawk

13/3/2026

Tree Swallow

803/3/2026

Abert's Towhee

13/3/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

23/3/2026

Wood Duck

22/25/2026

American Wigeon

12/25/2026

Mourning Dove

12/25/2026

Killdeer

42/25/2026

Great Egret

22/25/2026

Great Blue Heron

22/25/2026

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 Solar Power & Water Ponds for birding?
The best months to visit Solar Power & Water Ponds for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Solar Power & Water Ponds?
Notable species at Solar Power & Water Ponds include Cinnamon Teal, Gadwall, Green-winged Teal, Redhead, Lesser Scaup. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at Solar Power & Water Ponds?
Birding at Solar Power & Water Ponds is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Solar Power & Water Ponds?
Solar Power & Water Ponds offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.