Pima County Parks and Recreation: Birding
Visit Agua Caliente Park, a birding hotspot in Pima County. Explore the ponds, mesquite bosque, and surrounding desert of Agua Caliente Park in search of its rich bird life.
Visit Agua Caliente Park, a birding hotspot in Pima County. Explore the ponds, mesquite bosque, and surrounding desert of Agua Caliente Park in search of its rich bird life.
Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking distance: 1.5 miles, Trip Duration: 2.5 hrs, Elevation gain: none, but with chance of slight inclines/declines; Ground condition: groomed gravel trails. Drinking water and restrooms available at park’s entrance. Benches available at periodic intervals around the Wetlands. This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created...
Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along the field behind the Visitor Center. The Audubon Society has designated Red Rock State Park as part of the Lower Oak Creek Important Birding Area...
Join a ranger on a ~1 mile, mostly paved, walk through some of the most biodiverse terrain in central Arizona. A combination of plant communities and habitats surrounding the world’s largest travertine bridge supports a wide variety of bird species that call the park home and we will be searching for. Meets between the Waterfall...
Age at least 6 yrs but less than 12 yrs Adventure awaits at the Riparian Preserve! Join us Wednesday afternoons as we explore all the Riparian has to offer: bird watching, native Sonoran plants and animals, desert ecology, and general park exploration. Crafts, projects, and experiments will complement our weekly adventure. This class meets in...
Boasting awe-inspiring landscapes and the richest hummingbird diversity in the nation, it’s easy to see why Arizona is a mecca for both songbirds and birders alike. Explore Phoenix’s vast habitats alongside a birding professional to discover 13 hypnotic species. You’ll learn to how this avian family lives and tips to identify area species. Ages 18+