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Birding Near Flagstaff, AZ

14 birding locations within 50 miles

Arizona · United States

14

Locations

32+

Species

5

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Flagstaff

Desert birding habitat

Arizona

1.5 mi away

Moderate

Rio de Flag - Willow Bend/Urban Trail

Desert birding hotspot in Arizona with 203 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Canyon birding habitat

Arizona

4.6 mi away

Challenging

Walnut Canyon Lakes

Canyon birding hotspot in Arizona with 240 recorded species.

CanyonFallWinter
Canyon birding habitat

Arizona

5.9 mi away

Challenging

Rio de Flag - Picture Canyon

Canyon birding hotspot in Arizona with 232 recorded species.

CanyonFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

Arizona

6.5 mi away

Moderate

Kachina Wetlands

Desert birding hotspot in Arizona with 260 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

Arizona

7.4 mi away

Moderate

Lower Lake Mary

Lake birding hotspot in Arizona with 211 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

Arizona

10.6 mi away

Moderate

Upper Lake Mary

Lake birding hotspot in Arizona with 220 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

Arizona

18.6 mi away

Moderate

Ashurst Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Arizona with 242 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

Arizona

20.8 mi away

Moderate

Mormon Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Arizona with 255 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

Arizona

28.5 mi away

Easy

Red Rock State Park

Desert birding hotspot in Arizona with 232 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

Arizona

29.0 mi away

Moderate

Sedona Wetlands Preserve

Desert birding hotspot in Arizona with 276 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

Arizona

32.8 mi away

Moderate

Page Springs Fish Hatchery - Bubbling Ponds Preserve

Desert birding hotspot in Arizona with 274 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Urban Park birding habitat

Arizona

35.5 mi away

Easy

Meteor Crater RV Park (check in at office for permission/access)

Urban Park birding hotspot in Arizona with 202 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

Arizona

37.0 mi away

Easy

Dead Horse Ranch State Park

Desert birding hotspot in Arizona with 259 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

Arizona

38.4 mi away

Moderate

Montezuma Castle National Monument - Montezuma Well

Desert birding hotspot in Arizona with 218 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter

Top Species Near Flagstaff

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

MallardLesser ScaupAmerican CootPied-billed GrebeSteller's JayCanada GooseNorthern ShovelerAmerican WigeonRing-necked DuckEurasian Collared-DoveBlack PhoebeCommon RavenPygmy NuthatchDark-eyed JuncoCinnamon TealRed-tailed HawkNorthern FlickerNorthern PintailGreen-winged TealCommon GoldeneyeGadwallAnna's HummingbirdGila WoodpeckerLadder-backed WoodpeckerBufflehead+7 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Desert7 locations
Chaparral7 locations
Lake4 locations
Canyon2 locations
Urban Park1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring14 locations
Fall14 locations
Winter14 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Flagstaff, AZ?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Flagstaff include Rio de Flag - Willow Bend/Urban Trail, Walnut Canyon Lakes, Rio de Flag - Picture Canyon, Kachina Wetlands, Lower Lake Mary. These spots offer desert, chaparral, canyon habitats.
What birds can I see near Flagstaff?▼
Birders near Flagstaff can spot species including Mallard, Lesser Scaup, American Coot, Pied-billed Grebe, Steller's Jay, Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, American Wigeon. The area's 5 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Flagstaff?▼
The best seasons for birding near Flagstaff are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Flagstaff?▼
There are 14 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Flagstaff, AZ, ranging from 1.5 to 38.4 miles from the city center.

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