As of August 2026, over 168 bird species have been posted by observers (344 checklists by 152 ebirders E-Bird hotspot.We love to include pictures taken at the park so please share by sending yours to [email protected] (or post on our E-Bird site).
Click HERE https://ebird.org/hom.e
Please add your own checklist frequently; learn more at https://ebird.org/hom.e
As of October 27, 2026, butterfly observers have documented 37 butterfly species, 19 checklists, and 170 observations through our Black Canyon Heritage Park e-butterfly project site.Â
Help us document the butterflies at the Park! We encourage visitors to submit their butterfly sightings and checklists regularly. It’s easy to participate—sign up for a free eButterfly account.
Need help identifying a butterfly? Visit Butterflies of Arizona for a helpful identification resource.
Share your butterfly photos! We’d love to see pictures of butterflies you’ve photographed at Black Canyon Heritage Park. You can share them on our eButterfly site or email them to us. The entire Park is officially designated as a Butterfly Sanctuary, providing habitat for these beautiful and important pollinators.
Black Canyon Heritage Park is also an official Monarch Waystation, supporting monarch butterflies and their conservation. Learn more about the Monarch Waystation program.
Pipevine Swallowtail by John Dicus
Check out these sites for more related information:
Arizona Interfaith Power and Light and the Arizona Wildlife Federation recording on how you can help support Monarch ButterfliesÂ
Non-Profit Notice: The Black Canyon Heritage Park is a subsidiary of the Black Canyon City Community Association - a Non-Profit organization (IRS # 86-0210468). Donations are tax exempt under Internal Revenue Service section 501(c)(3) regulations.
Hours of Operation
Open Daily 9 AM to 1 PM