AZ-Paloma+Ranch


 * =Birding in Arizona=

Maricopa County
=Paloma Ranch= Gila Bend, Arizona 85337

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Paloma Ranch
Coordinates: 32.9450132, -112.9284668 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

Tips for birding Paloma Ranch
Paloma Ranch is a place where birders can see birds similar to that in the Arlington/Buckeye areas with many agricultural farmfields. The headquarters at the ranch also have lines of big trees and a few gardens and orchards, which provides a classic "migrant trap" for birds on the move. This line of trees can be seen for miles. A stop here during spring and fall migrations may turn up a very interesting surprise. Checking this row of trees is very important if in the area, you never know what you might find! Warblers are found here in large numbers, as well as other passerines including vireos and flycatchers. Besides the migrant trap, there are a few ponds in the area to check for shorebirds. The fields are often flooded in places, making the area a great place to view Long-billed Curlews, White-faced Ibis, herons, egrets, several shorebird species, etc. Raptors are abundant here. Keep eyes out for raptors including White-tailed Kites, Prairie and Peregrine Falcons, Ferruginous Hawks, and Burrowing Owls. Songbirds to look for in the fields will include a variety of sparrows, Lark Buntings, Mountain Bluebirds, Horned Larks, meadowlarks, and big blackbird flocks. This is a great area to keep eyes out for unusual species, whether it being a rare songbird visiting the Paloma Ranch headquarters or a rare raptor or waterbird in the fields or flooded areas.

A lot of this area is private property, come with respect for the landowners. Birders must stop in the office of the headquarters to get permission to bird the line of trees where many rarities have been found in the past. The people at the ranch are very friendly to birders who visit this location due to the fact birders have been polite when visiting. Be sure to keep that good reputation. From Birding in Maricopa County

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