Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area
Arizona · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
Free
Open daily, sunrise to sunset
About This Location
Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 322 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Snow Goose, Ross's Goose, and Cinnamon 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
Scott's Oriole
Icterus parisorum
Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Rusty Blackbird
Euphagus carolinus
Northern Saw-whet Owl
Aegolius acadicus
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
Cassin's Kingbird
Tyrannus vociferans
Common Poorwill
Phalaenoptilus nuttallii
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Northern Shoveler
Green-winged Teal
White-winged Dove
Sora
Killdeer
Least Sandpiper
Northern Harrier
Gray Flycatcher
Black Phoebe
Vermilion Flycatcher
Verdin
Marsh Wren
Lesser Goldfinch
White-crowned Sparrow
Savannah Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Yellowthroat
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Chipping Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
- 4
Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Chiricahua National Monument
- Willcox Playa
- Cochise Stronghold