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Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park

Arizona Wildlife Viewing Areas
Category: City Park
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Description: These constructed wetlands are part of Sierra Vista’s water reclamation facility and attract a large number of birds. Nearly 50 acres of wetlands can be seen from the wildlife-viewing platform.

Wildlife to Watch: Birds commonly seen in the wetlands include various species of waterbirds, white-faced ibis, red-winged and yellow-headed blackbirds, Virginia rail, sora, song sparrow, common yellowthroat, and many species of swallows. Mammals commonly seen include bobcat, black-tailed jackrabbit, desert cottontail, mule deer, and javelina.

Ownership: City of Sierra Vista
Size: 50 acres
Closest Town: Sierra Vista

Facilities:
Parking Lot Restrooms Road Pullouts Hiking Trails

Best Seasons for Wildlife Viewing:
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Main Photo Credit: White-Faced Ibis by USFWS Mountain-Prairie [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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