Yuma East Wetlands

Arizona · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Yuma East Wetlands is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 224 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Mallard, Gambel's Quail, and Eurasian Collared-Dove 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-chinned Hummingbird

Archilochus alexandri

3/5/2026661 East 32nd Street, Yuma, Arizona, US (32.669, -114.615)1 observed

Swainson's Hawk

Buteo swainsoni

3/5/2026US-AZ-Yuma-85365 - 32.5602x-114.59571 observed

Lesser Nighthawk

Chordeiles acutipennis

3/4/202613212 E 54th Drive, Yuma, Arizona, US (32.63, -114.407)1 observed

Plumbeous Vireo

Vireo plumbeus

3/4/2026Cottonwood gallery restoration site2 observed

Western Warbling Vireo

Vireo swainsoni

3/4/2026Yuma East Wetlands1 observed

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

3/4/2026Yuma East Wetlands1 observed

Western Sandpiper

Calidris mauri

3/4/2026Drive by flooded field3 observed

Rock Wren

Salpinctes obsoletus

3/2/2026Senator Wash Reservoir1 observed

Ash-throated Flycatcher

Myiarchus cinerascens

3/2/2026Senator Wash Reservoir2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

23/4/2026

Gambel's Quail

103/4/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

23/4/2026

Mourning Dove

83/4/2026

Greater Roadrunner

33/4/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

13/4/2026

Sora

13/4/2026

Common Gallinule

13/4/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

13/4/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

33/4/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

13/4/2026

Snowy Egret

23/4/2026

Green Heron

13/4/2026

Great Egret

33/4/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/4/2026

Osprey

23/4/2026

Cooper's Hawk

13/4/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/4/2026

Gila Woodpecker

13/4/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

23/4/2026

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 Yuma East Wetlands for birding?
The best months to visit Yuma East Wetlands for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Yuma East Wetlands?
Notable species at Yuma East Wetlands include Mallard, Gambel's Quail, Eurasian Collared-Dove, Mourning Dove, Greater Roadrunner. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at Yuma East Wetlands?
Birding at Yuma East Wetlands is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Yuma East Wetlands?
Yuma East Wetlands offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.