Spot Road Farm

Arizona · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Spot Road Farm is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 264 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Snow Goose, Cinnamon Teal, and Redhead 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

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

3/1/2026Palomas Ranch2 observed

LeConte's Thrasher

Toxostoma lecontei

2/26/2026Camp Horn1 observed

Sagebrush Sparrow

Artemisiospiza nevadensis

2/26/2026Camp Horn5 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Snow Goose

13/3/2026

Cinnamon Teal

83/3/2026

Redhead

13/3/2026

Bufflehead

13/3/2026

Gambel's Quail

83/3/2026

Rock Pigeon

23/3/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

33/3/2026

Mourning Dove

463/3/2026

Killdeer

63/3/2026

Long-billed Curlew

273/3/2026

Long-billed Dowitcher

13/3/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/3/2026

Northern Harrier

43/3/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

33/3/2026

Ferruginous Hawk

23/3/2026

Burrowing Owl

13/3/2026

Northern Flicker

13/3/2026

American Kestrel

23/3/2026

Black Phoebe

33/3/2026

Say's Phoebe

13/3/2026

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 Spot Road Farm for birding?
The best months to visit Spot Road Farm for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Spot Road Farm?
Notable species at Spot Road Farm include Snow Goose, Cinnamon Teal, Redhead, Bufflehead, Gambel's Quail. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at Spot Road Farm?
Birding at Spot Road Farm is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Spot Road Farm?
Spot Road Farm offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.