Jun 7, 2026
Phoenix Indian Schooli
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Region Guide
Wildlife and nature in Arizona
Desert wildlife, canyons, mountains, and cactus
Arizona offers a striking mix of desert habitats, red-rock landscapes, mountain forests, and canyon country, with nature experiences shaped by cactus country, birdlife, reptiles, and high-desert scenery.
Sightings
886
Places
122
Species
282
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Arizona
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Arizona.
Jun 5, 2026
DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun Historic Districti
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Jun 3, 2026
Phoenix Indian Schooli
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May 25, 2026
DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun Historic Districti
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May 20, 2026
DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun Historic Districti
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(c) Elliot Kulakow, some rights reserved (CC BY)
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May 10, 2026
Madera Canyoni
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Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across Arizona.
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Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn Arizona's guide into an actual day out.
Park57 sightings6 species
Arizona, US
Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park
You might spot Desert Cottontail, Yellow-Rumped Warbler, and Black Phoebe.
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Park42 sightings50 species
Arizona, US
Mesa Grande
You might spot Great-Tailed Grackle, Stinknet, and Northern Mockingbird.
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Park41 sightings12 species
Arizona, US
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
You might spot Saguaro.
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Park40 sightings50 species
Arizona, US
Sabino Canyon
You might spot Saguaro and Graham's Nipple Cactus.
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Park35 sightings50 species
Arizona, US
Boyce Thompson Arboretum
You might spot Northern Cardinal, Engelmann's Hedgehog Cactus, and Queen.
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Park35 sightings50 species
Arizona, US
Chiricahua National Monument Historic Designed Landscape
You might spot Yarrow's Spiny Lizard and Mexican Jay.
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Popular Species
Popular species in Arizona
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across Arizona.
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Category Guides
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Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of Arizona.
Birds
Birding in Arizona
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across Arizona.
296 Sightings82 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Arizona
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Arizona.
237 Sightings88 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in Arizona
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in Arizona feel richer.
182 Sightings63 Species
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