Birding Near Sedona, AZ

19 birding locations within 50 miles

Arizona · United States

19

Locations

37+

Species

6

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Sedona

Desert birding habitat

Arizona

5.6 mi away

Easy

Red Rock State Park

Desert birding hotspot in Arizona with 232 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

Arizona

8.2 mi away

Moderate

Sedona Wetlands Preserve

Desert birding hotspot in Arizona with 276 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

Arizona

10.4 mi away

Moderate

Page Springs Fish Hatchery - Bubbling Ponds Preserve

Desert birding hotspot in Arizona with 274 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

Arizona

15.2 mi away

Moderate

Montezuma Castle National Monument - Montezuma Well

Desert birding hotspot in Arizona with 218 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

Arizona

16.5 mi away

Easy

Dead Horse Ranch State Park

Desert birding hotspot in Arizona with 259 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

Arizona

17.1 mi away

Moderate

Kachina Wetlands

Desert birding hotspot in Arizona with 260 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

Arizona

18.6 mi away

Moderate

Mormon Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Arizona with 255 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

Arizona

19.4 mi away

Moderate

Lower Lake Mary

Lake birding hotspot in Arizona with 211 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

Arizona

19.4 mi away

Moderate

Upper Lake Mary

Lake birding hotspot in Arizona with 220 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

Arizona

22.8 mi away

Moderate

Ashurst Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Arizona with 242 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

Arizona

22.9 mi away

Moderate

Rio de Flag - Willow Bend/Urban Trail

Desert birding hotspot in Arizona with 203 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Canyon birding habitat

Arizona

25.4 mi away

Challenging

Walnut Canyon Lakes

Canyon birding hotspot in Arizona with 240 recorded species.

CanyonFallWinter
Canyon birding habitat

Arizona

27.5 mi away

Challenging

Rio de Flag - Picture Canyon

Canyon birding hotspot in Arizona with 232 recorded species.

CanyonFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

Arizona

42.6 mi away

Moderate

Prescott - Willow Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Arizona with 292 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

Arizona

42.7 mi away

Moderate

Watson Lake and Riparian Preserve

Lake birding hotspot in Arizona with 295 recorded species.

LakeRiver/RiparianFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

Arizona

42.9 mi away

Moderate

Prescott - Lynx Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Arizona with 213 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter
Urban Park birding habitat

Arizona

44.3 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

46.8 mi away

Moderate

Prescott - Goldwater Lakes

Desert birding hotspot in Arizona with 201 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

Arizona

48.0 mi away

Moderate

Granite Basin Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Arizona with 226 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter

Top Species Near Sedona

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Anna's HummingbirdRed-tailed HawkGila WoodpeckerLadder-backed WoodpeckerNorthern FlickerCanada GooseNorthern ShovelerGadwallMallardBuffleheadCinnamon TealAmerican WigeonRing-necked DuckLesser ScaupMourning DoveBlack PhoebeNorthern Rough-winged SwallowCanyon WrenSteller's JayNorthern PintailGreen-winged TealCommon GoldeneyeAmerican CootPied-billed GrebeEurasian Collared-Dove+12 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Desert8 locations
Chaparral8 locations
Lake8 locations
Canyon2 locations
River/Riparian1 location
Urban Park1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring19 locations
Fall19 locations
Winter19 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Sedona, AZ?
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Sedona include Red Rock State Park, Sedona Wetlands Preserve, Page Springs Fish Hatchery - Bubbling Ponds Preserve, Montezuma Castle National Monument - Montezuma Well, Dead Horse Ranch State Park. These spots offer desert, chaparral, lake habitats.
What birds can I see near Sedona?
Birders near Sedona can spot species including Anna's Hummingbird, Red-tailed Hawk, Gila Woodpecker, Ladder-backed Woodpecker, Northern Flicker, Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall. The area's 6 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Sedona?
The best seasons for birding near Sedona are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Sedona?
There are 19 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Sedona, AZ, ranging from 5.6 to 48.0 miles from the city center.