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Sweetwater Wetlands

Arizona  >  United States

A (former) water recharge facility, but one that has recorded more than 300 bird species!

Añadido* por Lothar Katz
Última actualización 18 diciembre 2025

Descripción

Sweetwater Wetlands is a 60-acre urban wildlife refuge in Tucson. Originally commisioned in 1996, this water treatment facility was replaced by a new facility just up the road. Fortunately, the Sweetwater Wetlands remain a wonderful area for birders and nature lovers alike. It is home to not only more than 300 bird species but also to several other animals, such as Javelinas, Racoons and Bobcats.

Bird species you might encounter here include Green Heron, Cooper's Hawk, Prairie Falcon, Canvasback, Lesser Yellowlegs, Cassin's Vireo, Horned Lark, Curve-billed Thrasher, Northern Parula, Prothonotary Warbler, Abert's Towhee, and Spotted Towhee.

Detalles

Accesso

Located right within Tucson city limits, a stone’s throw from Interstate I-10, lies this hidden gem. Getting there could not be any easier: simply take the El Camino del Cerro West exit from I-10 and go south on the access road until you turn right onto W Sweetwater Dr. You will see the wetland’s parking lot on your left after a while. Press P on the map for directions.

The wetlands are accessible to the public from dawn to dusk. The property is open access and includes a number of different walkways and boardwalks. The terrain is as flat as a pancake, so not much of a challenge here. The full circuit is less than 1.5 miles.

Terreno y habitat

Humedal , Árboles y arbustos dispersos , Lago , Ciudad/Pueblo

Condiciones

Plano , Arenoso

Camino circular

¿Se necesita telescopio?

No

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Todo el año

Mejor momento para visitar

Primavera , Otoño

Ruta

Camino ancho , Camino estrecho

Camino difícil de andar

Fácil

Accesible vía

A pie , Bicicleta , Silla de ruedas

Escondite de observación / plataforma

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