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Birding Near Tucson, AZ

30 birding locations within 50 miles

Arizona · United States

30

Locations

60+

Species

7

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Tucson

Urban Park birding habitat

Arizona

3.5 mi away

Easy

Kennedy Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Arizona with 221 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
Urban Park birding habitat

Arizona

3.8 mi away

Easy

Sam Lena Park and KERP

Urban Park birding hotspot in Arizona with 250 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

Arizona

3.8 mi away

Moderate

Randolph GC/Hardesty Building

Desert birding hotspot in Arizona with 213 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
gray long beak bird on green grass during daytime

Arizona

4.8 mi away

Moderate

Sweetwater Wetlands

Desert birding hotspot in Arizona with 330 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Urban Park birding habitat

Arizona

5.0 mi away

Easy

Agua Nueva Park (was Roger Road WRF)

Urban Park birding hotspot in Arizona with 268 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
a group of people sitting on top of a green park bench

Arizona

5.6 mi away

Easy

Danny Lopez Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Arizona with 265 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
Saguaro cacti and desert landscape under a clear sky

Arizona

6.5 mi away

Easy

Fort Lowell Park and Pantano Wash

Urban Park birding hotspot in Arizona with 218 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
Urban Park birding habitat

Arizona

9.6 mi away

Easy

Lakeside Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Arizona with 246 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
River/Riparian birding habitat

Arizona

10.1 mi away

Moderate

Santa Cruz River - Ina Road

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Arizona with 235 recorded species.

River/RiparianFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

Arizona

10.8 mi away

Moderate

The Lakes at Castle Rock

Desert birding hotspot in Arizona with 225 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Urban Park birding habitat

Arizona

11.4 mi away

Easy

Arthur Pack Regional Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Arizona with 253 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

Arizona

11.4 mi away

Moderate

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

Desert birding hotspot in Arizona with 219 recorded species.

DesertFallWinter
River/Riparian birding habitat

Arizona

11.4 mi away

Moderate

Santa Cruz River - Cortaro Road

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Arizona with 220 recorded species.

River/RiparianFallWinter
a close up of a waterfall with rocks in the foreground

Arizona

11.4 mi away

Moderate

Sabino Dam and downstream riparian

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Arizona with 226 recorded species.

River/RiparianFallWinter
Saguaro cacti silhouetted against a desert sunset

Arizona

11.6 mi away

Moderate

Saguaro National Park

Iconic Sonoran Desert park with saguaro-nesting specialists and desert bird diversity.

DesertMountainWinterSpring
Desert birding habitat

Arizona

12.6 mi away

Moderate

Avra Valley WTP

Desert birding hotspot in Arizona with 274 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

Arizona

12.9 mi away

Moderate

Tanque Verde Wash - Tanque Verde Loop Road

Desert birding hotspot in Arizona with 207 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Canyon birding habitat

Arizona

12.9 mi away

Challenging

Sabino Canyon Recreation Area

Canyon birding hotspot in Arizona with 222 recorded species.

CanyonFallWinter
a large body of water with mountains in the background

Arizona

14.4 mi away

Easy

Catalina State Park

Desert birding hotspot in Arizona with 203 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Two white swans swimming in a pond

Arizona

14.9 mi away

Easy

Agua Caliente Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Arizona with 257 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

Arizona

14.9 mi away

Moderate

Tanque Verde Wash - Wentworth Road

Desert birding hotspot in Arizona with 237 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
A white egret stands in shallow water near trees.

Arizona

15.1 mi away

Moderate

El Rio Preserve

Desert birding hotspot in Arizona with 267 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Urban Park birding habitat

Arizona

16.3 mi away

Easy

Sahuarita - North Santa Cruz Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Arizona with 214 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

Arizona

16.7 mi away

Moderate

CAP Recharge Basin - Mile Wide Rd

Desert birding hotspot in Arizona with 210 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Urban Park birding habitat

Arizona

22.3 mi away

Easy

Green Valley WRF (park outside fence, walk in only)

Urban Park birding hotspot in Arizona with 243 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
Forest birding habitat

Arizona

27.2 mi away

Moderate

Marana Pecan Grove

Forest birding hotspot in Arizona with 232 recorded species.

ForestFallWinter
a bird perched on a branch of a tree

Arizona

29.7 mi away

Easy

Canoa Ranch Conservation Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Arizona with 289 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
Sha'ib Luha Valley is a wadi with a small permanent freshwater pond, a popular local recreation area.

Arizona

31.4 mi away

Challenging

Box Canyon

Canyon birding hotspot in Arizona with 205 recorded species.

CanyonFallWinter
a lone tree in the middle of a desert

Arizona

32.6 mi away

Challenging

Florida Canyon - lower

Canyon birding hotspot in Arizona with 235 recorded species.

CanyonFallWinter
an aerial view of the terrain of a mountain range

Arizona

33.8 mi away

Challenging

Madera Canyon - Proctor Road

Canyon birding hotspot in Arizona with 232 recorded species.

CanyonFallWinter

Top Species Near Tucson

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

MallardRedheadRock PigeonEurasian Collared-DoveWhite-winged DoveMourning DoveAnna's HummingbirdBroad-billed HummingbirdAmerican CootRuddy DuckGila WoodpeckerLadder-backed WoodpeckerVermilion FlycatcherVerdinRufous HummingbirdAmerican WigeonMexican DuckRing-necked DuckGambel's QuailSnow GooseCommon RavenCactus WrenMuscovy DuckCinnamon TealSora+35 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Urban Park11 locations
Desert11 locations
Chaparral9 locations
Canyon4 locations
River/Riparian3 locations
Mountain1 location
Forest1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring30 locations
Fall29 locations
Winter30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Tucson, AZ?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Tucson include Kennedy Park, Sam Lena Park and KERP, Randolph GC/Hardesty Building, Sweetwater Wetlands, Agua Nueva Park (was Roger Road WRF). These spots offer urban park, desert, chaparral habitats.
What birds can I see near Tucson?▼
Birders near Tucson can spot species including Mallard, Redhead, Rock Pigeon, Eurasian Collared-Dove, White-winged Dove, Mourning Dove, Anna's Hummingbird, Broad-billed Hummingbird. The area's 7 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Tucson?▼
The best seasons for birding near Tucson are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Tucson?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Tucson, AZ, ranging from 3.5 to 33.8 miles from the city center.

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