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For most birders, Arizona means just Southeast Arizona and much of what follows does indeed pertain to the southeast corner of the state. However, central Arizona is also an excellent birding area and visitors (especially those from the east) should definitely consider spending a few days in the White Mountains. Northern Arizona is also worth a look for some of its montane species and the spectacular scenery of the Grand Canyon. East Central Arizona Northern Arizona |
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South East Arizona
Satellite ViewSan Pedro River has migratory species the year round - 335 species have been spotted, including Vermillion Flycatchers, nesting herons, green kingfishers, gray hawks and other raptors are an easy walk from the San Pedro House.
Ramsey Canyon is a spectacular canyon where streams, trees, cliffs and wildlife delight nature lovers. It is home to big and small - fourteen species of hummingbirds and resident turkeys.
South East Arizona
Satellite ViewAsh Canyon has White-throated Sparrow, Golden-crowned Sparrow, and Scott's Oriole. There have been up to 13 species of hummingbirds seen here in a single day!
Carr Canyon is home to whiskered Screech-Owl, Strickland's Woodpecker, Bridled Titmouse, and summering Black-throated Gray Warbler and Painted Redstart.
Miller Canyon, just as close, boasts Flame-colored Tanager, a Spotted Owl pair, and is referred to locally as the Hummingbird Capital of the World with 15 species - Allen's, Anna's, Rufus, Beryline, Black-chinned, Blue-throated, Calliope, Costa's, Lucifer, Magnificent, Plain-capped Star-throat, Broad-billed, Broad-tailed, Violet-crowned and White-eared.
South East Arizona - Birders Vista B&B
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The richness of bird habitat makes Birders Vista Bed and Breakfast southeastern Arizona location a birders paradise. From our own backyard, thanks to the enviable gift of flight, midway as we are between the San Pedro River Riparian area and the multiple bird inhabited canyons, we have seen Black-chinned, Broadtail and Rufus Hummingbirds, Scaled and Gamble Quail, White Winged, Mourning and Inca Doves, nesting Roadrunners, Cactus Wrens, Verdin, Curved-bill and Crissal Thrasher, Mockingbird, Canyon and Green-tailed Towhee, Great Horned Owl, Vermilion Flycatcher, Painted Bunting, Hooded Oriole, Bells Vireo, Lesser Goldfinch, Northern Cardinals, Pyrrhuloxia, Phainopepla, Northern Mockingbird, Lazuli Bunting, Bullocks Oriole, Chihuahuan Raven, White-crowned and Black-throated Sparrows, common goldfinches and the ubiquitous House Finches. Would you like to add a pair of nesting Elegant Trogons to your life count? An easy morning outing to Garden Canyon will allow you to see them. The Trogons have been there like clockwork in mid-April for several years. Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher, Bridled Titmouse, and Painted Redstart are among other regular residents in the summer.
Johnnie and Audrey Eskue
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Stuart Healy
Western U.S. Bird Guide
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Number of bird species: 541
A Birder's Guide to Southeastern Arizona
RC Taylor Series: ABA/LANE BIRDFINDING GUIDES 341 pages, b/w illus, maps. American Birding Association 2005ISBN: 1878788221
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A Guide to Southern Arizona Bird Nests & Eggs
by Pinau Merlin 2001 ASDM PressISBN: 1886679177
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Arizona & New Mexico Birds
Kurt Radamaker and Gregory Kennedy Lone Pine Publishing - forthcomingISBN: 9789768200280
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Arizona Birds
James Kavanagh 12 pages Waterford Press 2001ISBN: 1583551077
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Arizona Breeding Bird Atlas
Edited by Troy E Corman and Cathryn Wise-Gervais 636 pages, maps, illus. University of New Mexico Press 2005ISBN: 0826333796
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Bird Songs of Southeastern Arizona and Sonora, Mexico
Geoffrey A Keller Series: MACAULAY LIBRARY OF NATURAL SOUNDS 2 CD's. Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology 2001ISBN: 123184
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Birds of Arizona
Ayer Hardcover (1988) Primer PublishersISBN: 1558380930
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Birds of the Southwest
- Arizona, New Mexico, Southern California and Southern Nevada John H Rappole 329 pages, 456 col, 44 b/w photos, 1 line drawing, 457 maps. Texas A & M University Press 2001ISBN: 0890969574
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Davis and Russell's Finding Birds in Southeast Arizona
WA Davis and AM Russell 302 pages, figs, maps. Tucson Audubon Society 2004ISBN: 0964503131
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National Geographic Field Guide to Birds: Arizona and New Mexico
Jonathan Alderfer Series: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC STATE FIELD GUIDES TO BIRDS 272 pages, maps, photos, drawings. National Geographic Society 2006ISBN: 0792253124
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The Birds of Arizona
Russell Rogers Series: INTERNATIONAL FIELD CHECKLIST SERIES 10 pages Russell Rogers 1993ISBN: 9999003907
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State Bird
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Arizona Bird Committee
WebsiteHosted by Gary Rosenberg.
Audubon Society in Arizona
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Desert Rivers Audubon
WebsiteEducating and inspiring our community to protect and preserve birds, wildlife, and their habitats...
Huachuca Audubon Society
WebsiteLocated in Sierra Vista, Arizona, USA... Birding in Southeastern Arizona...
Maricopa Audubon Society
WebsiteThe Maricopa Audubon Society (MAS) is the Phoenix metropolitan area chapter of the National Audubon Society. The chapter has almost 3000 members. What We Do? Birding! The chapter has a very active membership, with numerous field trips throughout the year, mostly to sites near the Phoenix metropolitan area, but also to other parts of Arizona and (occasionally) out of state. Although southeast Arizona is the most well known region of the state for birds, many of the same species are found in the Phoenix area. In recent years, the area has had sightings of Eared Trogon (pictured at left); Tufted Duck, Neotropic Cormorant, Blue-Footed Booby, and other unusual species.
Nature Conservancy of Arizona
WebsiteA very nice site with lots of info and pages on each NC preserve. Much better than it used to be.
Northern Arizona Audubon
WebsiteThe purpose of the Northern Arizona Chapter of the National Audubon Society is to promote the understanding and appreciation of birds and to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds and other wildlife, for the benefit of humanity and earth's biological diversity.
Prescott Audubon Society
WebsiteThe mission of Prescott Audubon Society is to preserve and protect our environment for all who inhabit it. The society pursues these goals through education, field work, social activities, and activism...
Sonoran Audubon Society
WebsiteThe purposes of the Sonoran Audubon Society are to educate its members and the community about birds, other wildlife, habitats, and the beauty and importance of the complex interactions that make for a healthy environment, and to encourage and support their involvement in the conservation, preservation and restoration of natural ecosystems and of biological diversity.
Tuscon Audubon Society
WebsiteTucson Audubon Society is dedicated to improving the quality of the environment by providing education, conservation, and recreation programs, as well as environmental leadership and information. Rather a novel presentation on this site.
White Mountain Audubon Society
WebsiteThe White Mountain Audubon Society is dedicated to the enjoyment of birds and other wildlife, by providing environmental leadership and awareness, through fellowship, education, community involvement and conservation programs in the White Mountains, and surrounding areas.
Yuma Audubon Society
WebsiteThe Yuma Audubon Society is dedicated to conserving natural resources, educating members on conservation issues, and increasing awareness about the diversity of nature in the Yuma area...
Southwest Wings
FestivalArizona's Longest Running Nature Festival Southwest Wings is an educational celebration of the diversity of birds, mammals, reptiles, and insects, in their unique environment; the sky islands in southern Arizona...
Verde Valley Birding & Nature Festival
FestivalThe Verde Valley Birding & Nature Festival provides a unique recreational experience to anyone interested in the natural world and fosters awareness of the importance of habitat for the enrichment of all life in the Verde Valley...
Yuma Birding & Nature Festival
FestivalWelcome to our web site, where you'll find an introduction to our diverse wildlife, our spectacular scenery, and our cultural and historical attractions...
Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory
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The South-eastern Arizona Bird Observatory (SABO) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of the birds of south-eastern Arizona, their habitats and the diversity of species which share those habitats through research, monitoring and public education.
Arizona - Sonora Desert Museum
MuseumMigratory Pollinators Program...
Phoenix Zoo
ZooThick-Billed Parrot - The thick-billed parrot is brightly coloured in green and red, the only parrot native to Arizona. However, this bird is also very noisy making it an easy target for predators - animals and humans. This animal is highly endangered with none left in the wild. Since the 1980s, the Arizona Game & Fish Department has coordinated captive breeding programs on behalf of the thick-billed parrot at several locations. In 1988, The Phoenix Zoo joined this conservation effort by providing a breeding facility located on the Arizona Trail.
University of Arizona
UniversityThe University of Arizona's Bird Collection containing over 17,600 cataloged specimens is the largest bird collection in the state. Specimens include traditional study skins, taxidermy mounts, wings, tails, disarticulated skeletons, nests, eggs and the Arizona Bird Committee's photographs and records. The collection was begun in 1884 by Arizona resident Herbert Brown. The current geographic representation of the collection in decreasing order of importance is: Arizona, Sonora, Southwestern United States, Northwestern Mexico, North America and other continents. The Bird Collection is housed on the University of Arizona's main campus in room 117 of the Biological Sciences East Building. Dr. Carlos Martinez del Rio is Curator, Dr. Stephen M. Russell is Curator Emeritus, and Mr. Tom Huels is Collection Manager.
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
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If seeing an osprey hover over a clear mountain lake or hearing a mountain chickadee's cheer song is your idea of a great outdoor experience, then this bird list is for you. The wide variety of birds found in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest can provide you many memorable moments...
Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch
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The Research Ranch conservation philosophy is that the most effective way to maintain biological diversity is to begin to safeguard species before they become threatened or endangered. The Ranch's 15 square miles of semi-desert grassland, oak savannah, and oak woodlands ribboned with riparian habitats create a safe haven for native species, especially those not adapted to certain human activities. Conservation projects which benefit plants and wildlife are always being undertaken. Some of these projects include eradicating invasive exotics, creating wildlife watering areas, stringing wildlife friendly fence, and restoring a fire regime.
Arizona State Parks
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Boyce Thompson Arboretum
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Welcome to the American Southwest`s oldest and most spectacularly situated arboretum and botanical garden...
Chiricahua National Monument
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The rugged fault-block range that makes up the Chiricahua Mountains in southeast Arizona is home to a wide variety of birds, partially because of the many different habitats that the mountains encompass...
Coronado National Forest
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Wend your way up into those mountains, however, and you'll learn the astonishing truth: The environment of these ranges is a total departure from what you'll find on the flats. Temperatures are far lower, water is relatively abundant, and the wildlife and flora are largely what you'd expect to find high in the Rocky Mountains...
Empire-Cienega Resource Conservation Area
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Over 170 species of birds have been identified on the RCA by members of the Audubon Society and other volunteers. Three species of quail, Gambel's, scaled, and Montezuma (also called Mearn's or Harlequin) inhabit the area, as well as the gray hawk, Baird's sparrow, Sprague's pipit, green kingfisher, yellow-billed cuckoo, and northern beardless tyrannulet. Numerous common species also inhabit the ranches...
Feathered Hearts
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Feathered Hearts is a non-profit wild bird sanctuary and educational center whose mission is is give non-releasable wild birds a humane home to live out there lives and to educate the public on wildlife, conservation and how they can help wildlife...
Imperial National Wildlife Refuge
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Imperial National Wildlife Refuge protects wildlife habitat along 30 miles of the lower Colorado River in Arizona and California, including the last unchannelized section before the river enters Mexico...
Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area
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The Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area encompasses a five mile stretch of the Salt River just south of downtown Phoenix. This once deteriorated dumping site is now transformed into a lush riparian corridor for visitors to enjoy. The trail system brings you through various habitats - explore the demonstration wetland pond inhabited by wintering waterfowl, observe a jackrabbit in the mesquite bosque, walk under a canopy of cottonwood and willow trees, or enjoy the view of a waterfall from one of the lookouts. The four staging areas listed below provide access to the paved trails. Keep an eye on this page for the latest information. We also recommend calling the Ranger Office with any questions or concerns before heading out to the area...
San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area
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San Pedro attracts thousands of birdwatchers from all over the world each year. Over 100 species of breeding birds, and another 250+ species of migrant and wintering birds occur in this area, representing roughly half the number of known breeding species in North America. Notably, 36 species of raptors, including the gray hawk, Mississippi kite, and crested caracara can be found within the NCA. Other enticing species include the green kingfisher. northern beardless tyrannulet and yellow-billed cuckoo...
San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area Birding
WebsiteSan Pedro attracts thousands of birdwatchers from all over the world each year. Over 100 species of breeding birds, and another 250+ species of migrant and wintering birds occur in this area, representing roughly half the number of known breeding species in North America...
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2000 [April] - Sandy Ayer
ReportI recently had the privilege of realizing a long-cherished dream: to bird Southeastern Arizona. Since the birding had to be done in conjunction with a business trip to Colorado Springs and a family vacation to New Mexico and Arizona my time and opportunities were somewhat limited. Even so, approximately 50 potential life birds awaited me, and I resolved to make the most of the opportunity. I expected to see at least 20 life birds and secretly hoped for 30.
2000 [January] - Mary Beth Stowe
ReportBegan the first day of this month-long Arizona adventure by driving out to Benson from San Diego yesterday, and the first thing to strike me was how blasted COLD it was! The lady at the Best Western said it had been hailing AND snowing that day! Then to top it off, my sick friend in Sierra Vista informed me that the cold snap arrived the same day I did--great timing...
2000 [January] Red Rock Crossing
ReportA record in pictures...
2000 [May] - Robert Grimmond
ReportOur route would take us to Tucson, Madera Canyon, California Gulch, Kino Springs, Patagonia, Sierra Vista, Portal, Cottonwood and the Verde Valley, Grand Canyon, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, Navajo National Monument and Monument Valley. In the main body of the following report lifers are marked with an asterisk. Detailed directions for the south-east Arizona sites are not given because they are covered in the well-known guides...
2001 [August] - Simon Woolley - South-eastern Arizona & North-central California
ReportWe had both been to North America before, but never together, and never on a pure birding trip. I had read about the wonders of Arizona`s late summer second spring for years, and was keen to try for maximum hummingbird diversity, along with breeding activity in many other species. Once we had priced up flights, it became clear that it was an attractive option to add on an extra week in California, primarily for pelagic birding and mammal watching, but also to pick up some endemics and near-endemics, Pacific coastal passerines and waders...
2004 [August] - Mary Beth Stowe
ReportWas wide awake at 3:30, so decided to go ahead and get up, and get an early start. Was glad I did, as we were able to make a quick stop at Fig Lagoon, padding the list with a lot of probable write-ins, like White Pelicans and Burrowing Owls (besides the Red-crowned Parrots that flew obligingly across the freeway in El Cajon), but it was fun to see fields full of Cattle Egrets, both curlews (Whimbrel were more numerous, interestingly), and at the lagoon, several herons (including Green and Least Bittern at the 11th hour), a perky Roadrunner, and the usual marsh dickies...
2004 [June] - Andy Benson - Birding the Kokopelli trail
ReportOur trip took in four states – Nevada, Utah, Arizona and California and we travelled over 2,700 miles by car in our three weeks from May 19th to June 8th. The weather was unsurprisingly warm and dry, though the canyons could be fairly cool during the morning and we did encounter about ½ hour of rain when in Northern Arizona. The trip was planned as follows...
2005 [August] - Alan Whitehead
Report...First stake out was Red Rock (south of Pheonix on I-10). Ruddy-Ground Dove was the target here. Admittedly arrived later than hoped for (7am), after the journey and taking the wrong turning. Met a couple of Northern U.S. Birders who had been searching since dawn. Gave it another two hours, it was warming up by then! (100+). Scored with my first "Bump into Bird" in the form of a GILA WOODPECKER...
2005 [July] - Mary Beth Stowe
ReportFirst thing on the agenda the first day (after dumping the artwork off) was getting Jip to the shop: he was overheating horribly on the way over! (And driving through what the NWS called an Excessive Heat Warning without A/C was a lot of fun… L) But other than that, we made it without incident; birds were pretty sparse (naturally); I wasn’t even paying attention when I was packing the car! But once at the hotel grounds things were somewhat active, the first "specialty" bird (although if things keep going the way they are out in Anza Borrego even this may not be a specialty before long) being a Brown-crested Flycatcher! Well, that’s not true: a Cardinal was calling outside my room, but they’re pretty widespread (even if you count the feral population in Tijuana River Valley)…
2005 [May] - Daan Planting
ReportThis report is about the birding trip I made in Arizona, after a 10-day trip to Texas. South-east Arizona is very scenic and has some good birding sites...
2006 [May] - Matt Denton
ReportThe Arizona and California tour returned this year with great success and included two new destinations, Santa Cruz Island and the Grand Canyon, unquestionably one of the Earth’s great natural wonders. We recorded 306 species of birds...
2006 [May] - Stephen Janko
ReportWent on a trip to SE Arizona using Tucson as a base. Did a some additional touring as well as birding. Tallied more than 60 species including over 40 new lifers. Though the list is extensive, it is by no means exhaustive. Was led one full day by Melody Kehl who owns Outdoor Adventure and is a professional guide in the area...
2007 [February] - Mike King
Report...The other bird was still chipping quietly but then turned and showed it's lemon rump, Yellow-rumped Warbler, but not a well-marked one. I decided to walk south towards the village of Oak Creek...
2009 [January] - Hans-Ake Gustavsson
ReportDetailed report in pdf format from Hans-Ake Gustavsson
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Aimophila Adventures
Tour OperatorAimophila Adventures offers the experience of birding for experts and beginners alike, from precisely targeted searches for the latest tropical rarities to in-depth introductions to the lives and habits of common desert birds....
Birding Pal
InformationLocal birders willing to show visiting birders around their area...
Borderland Tours
Tour OperatorBorderland Tours was founded in 1980 to provide well-organized tours to premier birding and natural history destinations. Dates are selected when each location is at its seasonal best. Mornings usually begin early to catch peak bird and wildlife activity. Our days are designed to allow ample time for identification, interpretation, education, and especially for your enjoyment. Small group sizes—typically 14 or fewer—enhance our opportunity to both see and appreciate the birds and wildlife, as well as to visit cultural sites. To keep guide to participant ratios low, two leaders accompany most groups.
Focus on Nature
Tour OperatorFun Birding Tours in SE Arizona
Tour OperatorWelcome to Fun Birding Tours based in Tucson, Arizona. My name is Richard Fray and I’ll be your guide… When birding, my emphasis is always on having a good time, even if the birds don’t cooperate. It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or an expert, if you’re chasing a particular species or just want to experience birding in southeast Arizona; I aim to give you the best chance of seeing the fabulous wildlife of this unique region, and make sure we all have fun doing it!
High Lonesome Ecotours
Tour OperatorHigh Lonesome Ecotours is committed to providing high quality, personalized trips for birders who seek the benefits of a small group experience. Our tours maintain a relaxed pace that is appropriate for any age or level of birding experience. Due to our own extensive travelling experience, we have designed our client-based tours to deliver maximum comfort, convenience and opportunity.
Melodys Birding Adventures
GuideWhether you are a birdwatcher or a bird-a-holic (like your guide); come and join Melody Kehl and her local expertise. With 21 years of poking around Arizona (particularly Southern Arizona) and 13 years running Outdoor Adventures, she knows where the birds are!! Add that to the fact that she is an amateur naturalist (meaning to say she knows a little bit about almost everything and not a whole lot about anything.) With Melody, you don't just see the birds, you experience them. Each adventure is designed with a schedule and pace tailored to give a unique and personalized birding adventure...
Sierra Nevada Avian Center
InformationSanta Catalina Mountains, Sonoran Desert Museum, Madera Canyon, Patagonia Lake, Kino Springs, Huachuca Mountains, Ramsey Canyon, Chiricahua Mountains, and Cave Creek Canyon. This is a classic tour of southeast Arizona. Highlights include the possibility of 12+ species of hummingbirds...
South West Birders
Tour OperatorCustom birding and nature tours + Birding sites & pictures, Yuma, Salton Sea etc.
Stuart Healy - Western US Bird Guide
Tour OperatorFatbirder Contributor
Specializing in Southeast Arizona - Whether you're just getting started in birding, or you're an experienced birder looking for a few hard-to-find species, my goal is the same -- to help you find, learn about and enjoy, the birds of Arizona and the West...
Wezil Walraven Bird Tours
GuideWhether you are a brand new birder, or just looking for those Arizona Specialties, Wezil is a determined, ethical, and professional guide. Although no bird is ever guaranteed, Wezil will try to get you the species you are seeking. More importantly, he will be informative and entertaining in doing so...
Wings
Tour OperatorFor such a short tour, we tallied an impressive number of both butterfly and bird species, owing to the richness of Southeastern Arizona at our most diverse time of year...
Amado Territory Ranch Inn
AccommodationAbundant wildlife...over 50 varieties of birds (local Bird Guide - Naturalist, available for on, or off-site tours).
Ash Canyon B&B
AccommodationLodging for Birders in Southeastern Arizona`s birding paradise - When Ash Canyon is mentioned in the trip reports, it is my yard (open to birders) which is meant. [See Norita`s World Trip Report for May, 2003]. For the past two summers, I have been fortunate to host the only Plain-capped Starthroat seen in the U.S...
Birders Vista Bed and Breakfast
AccommodationLocated in Southeastern Arizona close to the internationally recognized key birding sites of Ramsey Canyon, San Pedro Riparian Area, Miller Canyon and Garden Canyon. Birders Vista is a quiet country retreat at 4600 feet elevation with beautiful views of the Huachuca and Mule mountains. It is a stucco home on 4 acres, with reading library of 1500 books, cozy living room with fireplace, stereo, TV, VCR and DVD for guests. Enjoy the many species of birds from the covered veranda.
Casa de San Pedro
AccommodationIf you are arranging your Winter & Spring visit to Southeastern Arizona, plan to spend four to five days with us. Our central location gives you easy access to 16 popular birding hot spots such as Ramsey Canyon, Beatty`s Orchard, Patagonia Preserve, San Pedro Riparian Area, Kino Springs, White-water Draw and Cave Creek. See table below for more details. Let us arrange for local guides to make your birding experience more productive.
Cave Creek Ranch
AccommodationUnique Lodging for Naturalists - Blue-throated & Magnificent Hummingbirds continue to be seen at our feeders. Anna`s and Violet-crowned are still in the area and possible. A Townsend`s Warbler was in our feeding area on December 8, 2000...
Chuparosa Inn
AccommodationThe Chuparosa Inn is located 40 miles Southeast of Tucson, Arizona, nestled in the heart of Madera Canyon. A stay in Madera Canyon is ideal for those seeking a peaceful retreat in the Santa Rita Mountains. The Inn offers a wonderful environment for couples with a romantic heart, nature lovers, hiking and biking enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys meeting others in a relaxed atmosphere.
Cochise Stronghold Bed & Breakfast
Accommodation...birdwatch from the shade of a large tree or your private patio ...
George Walker House
AccommodationLocated in Paradise, about 6 miles from Portal, the George Walker House is a guest house owned and operated by Winston & Jackie Lewis (520) 558-2287, email: winjac12@vtc.net. Situated approximately equidistant from lowland and high elevation habitats, this is a convenient place to stay during your time in the Chiricahuas. In my opinion, this is one of the better feeder setups in the mountains and a visit here in any season (except, perhaps, in the heat of the day in summer) will be well worth your while. Non-guests are welcome to enjoy the birds. In addition to many hummingbirds you`ll find a variety of other species...
Mary & Piet's Chiricahua Cottages
AccommodationPiet & Mary's Chiricahua Cottages are located at 4800ft on 80 quiet and scenic acres at the base of 8500ft Portal Peak. See rugged beauty rise up oak-filled rhyolite canyons to sky islands of high elevation pine and fir forests. Grand vistas call you to take in awesome summer thunderstorms marching across the wide valley to light distant mountains with their flashing lightning. Winter is mild, with plenty of sunshine. Delight at the simple pleasures of the rising and setting of the sun and moon, and stars falling through the black sky...
Mi Gatita B&B
AccommodationExperience the plants, animals, and history of the High Sonoran Desert surrounding Mi Gatita Bed and Breakfast...
Rail Oaks Ranch
AccommodationA nature lover`s paradise, the area teems with many species of birds, including raptors (Gray Hawks, Mississippi Kite and Crested Caracara) and sparrows (black-throated sparrow, Botteri`s Sparrow). Great Horned Owls, hummingbirds and other birds also migrate to the area...
Rainbow's End B&B
AccommodationRainbow's End Bed & Breakfeast represents a dream-come-true for the owners, Elen and Charlie Kentnor. We can now offer to other horse lovers the vacation experience we always sought, but were unable to find...
Ramsey Canyon Inn B&B
AccommodationA stay at Ramsey Canyon Inn is ideal for those seeking a peaceful retreat, close encounters with nature, and gracious hospitality from an attentive staff. Come be our guest and participate in a wide range of interpretive programs under the leadership of our staff naturalist - including walks, talks, and slide shows - or enjoy the preserve`s majestic beauty on your own. The Inn is located adjacent to The Nature Conservancy`s Ramsey Canyon Preserve and features six charming B&B guest rooms and two housekeeping apartments.
San Pedro River Inn
AccommodationAbundant food, water and cover provide for a spectacular mtay of wildlife in their natural habitat. The San Pedro RNCA, named the First Globally Important Bird Area in the U.S., supports over 300 species of birds and over 80 species of amphibians and reptiles. Notable birds include over 25 species of raptors, the Green Kingfisher, Yellow Billed Cuckoo and many more.
Santa Rita Lodge
AccommodationThe Santa Rita Lodge is situated above a stream in the heart of Madera Canyon at an elevation of 4,800 feet. It is an ideal place to relax and enjoy the abundant wildlife of the Coronado National Forest. The Lodge offers morning bird walks every weekday in March, April and May, and every Monday, Wednesday and Friday during June, July and August. The fee is $12.00 per person and reservations must be made. In addition to the walks the lodge offers an extensive natural history program with classes on geology, astronomy, bats (eleven species found in Madera Canyon); mammals, hummingbirds, insects and botany.
Westward Look Resort
AccommodationSet high in the foothills overlooking Tucson and warmed by an abundance of desert sunshine, Westward Look Resort is a rejuvenating resort environment inspired by the beauty of its pristine natural surroundings. Home to an amazing variety of birds, plants and wildlife, this lush 80-acre oasis is an ideal choice for nature lovers...
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Northern Arizona Audubon Forum
ForumHere you can join the forum or merely view the postings...
Birders on the Border
BlogThis is our online journal, in which we periodically record our thoughts and experiences at home and on the road. We'll also post links to other sites on the Web that we hope will inform, inspire, and entertain you as much as they do us...
Birding Without Barriers
BlogI'm a "beginning birder", but long time Arizonan and outdoor enthusiast. Been wheelin' it for over twenty years, and on occasion, even wing'd it (that's a whole other blog). I'm fascinated by birds, and anything else that flies. This blog is to share my experiences as I explore Arizona, looking for great, accessible, birding hot spots...
Mad AZ Monk
BlogJournal of birding in Northern Arizona and beyond…
Nature's Archive
BlogNature's Archive is a natural history and backyard biology site focused on the animals, insects, and plants of the desert southwest. The initial incarnation of the site was to simply keep family and friends abreast of the interesting encounters we have here in Arizona. Over time, it has been refined to generally profile individual encounters with slightly more depth…
Paul Ollig - Wandering Tattler
BlogThe limitless ramblings of a wandering, liberal birdwatcher…
Richard Fray's Arizona Wildlife Photos & Blog
BlogPhotos of Arizona Wildlife by Richard Fray, plus Richard's Wildlife Blog
Sycamore Canyon
BlogA blog about birds and birding in the Tucson area and beyond…
Arizona Bird Field Data Resources
WebsiteThis site contains collected images, sound recordings, and explanatory text about Arizona birds. Most of the material has been gathered during work on the Arizona Breeding Bird Atlas project (ABBA) administered by Arizona Game and Fish. A collection is usually a sound recording or photograph, and some text, that explains the significance of the material presented. Sometimes both photos and sound recordings are included in the same collection. This copyrighted material may be freely distributed for non-commercial purposes so long as mirror-pole.com, and all the authors of the material, are credited with its production. Commercial users must check with us to verify that the material can be used by them before it is redistributed.
Arizona Birding Books
WebsiteSince Arizona is one of the premier birding locations in the US, there is an abundance of books focused on Arizona birds and birding locations. I admit to being an information junkie, so I buy and read a lot of books. But I still don`t have all the books covering Arizona locations...
Arizona Unofficial County Bird List
WebsiteChecklists by county...
Birding in Southeastern Arizona
WebsiteThe best birding opportunities in the Southwestern states are found in the southeastern corner of Arizona, along the San Pedro and Santa Cruz rivers and their tributaries. This is an amazing happenstance, considering the arid nature of the desert which surrounds the riparian habitats. Whichever location you choose, you`ll know that the wildlife viewing will be exceptional.
Birding Southeast Arizona
WebsiteWe would advise spending as much time as possible in the wooded canyons of one of these mountain ranges...
Birding Upstate Arizona
WebsiteRolling mesquite-dotted grasslands, lush green strands of cottonwood-dominated riparian riverbanks, plunging red cliffs and a ring of pine-clad slopes. Just ninety minutes north of Phoenix lies some of the 'Other Arizona'; the Verde Valley and rim country. When birders think of Arizona, they usually think of southeastern Arizona. Long known as a mecca for birders seeking the "mexican specialties", the sky islands and sahauro forests of SE AZ are regularly scoured by droves of national and international birders...
Birds of the Zone-tailed Ranch, Mojave County, Arizona
WebsiteThe Zone-tail Ranch is a 320 acre (half of a section; one mile long and half a mile wide) piece of beautiful desert near the crest of the Aquarius Mountains, Arizona, at an elevation of about 5000 feet. It is located east of Kingman (east of US-93) and south of I-40...
Birdwatching Shop
WebsiteBirding Supplies & Equipment, Birding Binoculars, Feeders, Houses, and More...
Checklist
WebsiteLake Powell
WebsiteA campaigning site against the draining of this lake containing information of interest to birders.
The best of Arizona bird watching
WebsiteIf you can tell a great kiskadee from a crissal thrasher, then you belong in southern Arizona, one of the best birding regions in North America. It is here that dozens of bird species reach the northern limits of their ranges, and due to the scarcity of water, these birds are often easily located-just park yourself by a body of water and wait for the birds to come to you. OK, so maybe it isn't quite that easy, but where else can you sit on a bench and spot a dozen species of hummingbirds in an afternoon? Nowhere else in this country, that's for sure...
The Prairie Falcon
WebsiteNewsletter of the Northern Flint Hills Audubon Society...
Tucson Bird Count
InformationThe Tucson Bird Count (TBC) is a cooperative project begun by members of Tucson's science, conservation, and birding communities. Each year, TBC volunteers (each on a morning of their choosing) collect data on the abundances and distributions of bird species from hundreds of sites in and around the Tucson area. In addition to being a lot of fun, the TBC emphasizes a scientifically rigorous survey design to ensure quality data for a number of uses.
Wild Bird Store of Tucson
ShopSpecies-specific bird feeders and much more…
Yuma Area Birding Guide
WebsiteThis map of southwest Arizona displays fourteen areas which are good for birding. Click on the site numbers* (or the brief descriptions below) to access web pages that provide detailed maps and information about each location...
Gallery - Selected SE Arizona bird photos
Gallerye.g.This is a Burrowing Owl, photographed at the Marana Pecan Grove...
Photographer - Gary H Rosenberg
GalleryA Photogallery of (mostly) American birds
Photographer - Jim Burns - Natural Impact
GalleryJim Burns is an outdoor writer/photographer based in Scottsdale, Arizona. He graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in English Literature and became hooked on birding while backpacking with his wife, Deva, trying to place proper labels on the birds they were seeing along the trail...
Photographer - Monte M Taylor
GalleryMonte M. Taylor and Christopher H. Taylor - a gallery of birds from a trip to Arizona...
Photographer - Richard Ditch
GallerySome really excellent photos...
Photographer - Richard Fray
GalleryPhotos of Arizona Wildlife by Richard Fray, plus Richard's Wildlife Blog
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