Last updated: January 26, 2021
Thing to Do
Birding at Coronado
NPS-CAGR
World Class Birding
Birds abound at Coronado National Memorial. Certain varieties are migratory, while others can be seen throughout the year.
A bird checklist (pdf 600KB) is available to help identify many of the different species in the park. Bring your "bins" and plan for a bird filled day, featuring the finest Southeast Arizona has to offer. You may see a roadrunner, Montezuma quail, Mexican jay, peregrine falcon, Scott's oriole, painted redstart, summer and hepatic tanager, vermillion flycatcher, pyrrohuloxia, a wide variety of hummingbirds and warblers and much, much more.
Birds abound at Coronado National Memorial. Certain varieties are migratory, while others can be seen throughout the year.
A bird checklist (pdf 600KB) is available to help identify many of the different species in the park. Bring your "bins" and plan for a bird filled day, featuring the finest Southeast Arizona has to offer. You may see a roadrunner, Montezuma quail, Mexican jay, peregrine falcon, Scott's oriole, painted redstart, summer and hepatic tanager, vermillion flycatcher, pyrrohuloxia, a wide variety of hummingbirds and warblers and much, much more.
Details
Duration
15-120 Minutes
Activity
Birdwatching
Pets Allowed
Yes with Restrictions
Pets are allowed in all parking areas and on all park roads on a leash. Pets are not allowed on most trails in the Memorial. See our hiking information to see which trails pets are allowed on.
Activity Fee
No
The is no fee to visit the Memorial.
Location
Multiple Locations
Many location can be great for birding in the park. Some of the most popular areas are the Windmill Trail, the visitor center, and the picnic area.
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility Information
Briding can be done everywhere in the park and one of the easiest places to get to is the picnic area with accessible picnic tables that also offer shade.