| CAVE CREEK RANCH - PORTAL
Cave Creek Ranch is located in Cave Creek Canyon, about a mile west of Portal, in the Chiricahua Mountains of southeast Arizona.
At an elevation of 5,000 feet, the temperature in summer is generally 10 to 20 degrees cooler than Phoenix or Tucson. Winters are mild, but there is usually snow on the mountain. Fall color is spectacular. In spring and summer many SE Arizona specialities come here to nest.
By car we're 2.5 to 3 hours southeast of Tucson, or about 3 hours west of El Paso.
Cave Creek Ranch has been transformed into the premier birding and natural history lodge in the Southwest.
The Chiricahua Mountains provide some of the greatest diversity of species in all of North America, for birds as well as mammals, reptiles, plants, and insects. With Mexico less than 40 miles to the south, Cave Creek Ranch has hosted many exciting strays from south of the border. These include Blue Mockingbird, Yellow Grosbeak, and Aztec Thrush - all on our grounds. Eared Trogon and Flame-colored Tanager have been seen near the ranch.
Resident birds include Painted Redstart, Brided Titmouse, Sulphur-Bellied Flycatchers,as well as numerous kinds of owls & hummingbirds (A total of 12 hummingbird species in the summer, 3 in the winter). Elegant Trogons nest nearby; in spring and summer, they have been seen foraging in our trees. In winter, exciting hawk and sparrow watching can be found in the valleys around the Chiricahuas.
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| HEREFORD - ASH CANYON BED & BREAKFAST
Ash Canyon Bed & Breakfast offers a quiet, natural atmosphere in the beautiful Chihuahuan desert with magnificent views of the Huachucas. Highly private, yet easily accessible to the towns of Sierra Vista and Bisbee, this is the perfect setting for renewal of the spirit.
Our cozy straw-bale Casita offers comfortable lodging in the oaks of the Huachuca Mountains, centrally located in Southeastern Arizona's birding paradise. At 5200 feet in elevation, the nights are cool and the stars bright. The property is within an Important Birding Area (IBA) as defined by the National Audubon Society. There is a wide variety of bird, insect, mammal, and reptile species on our six and a half acres, representing the diverse wildlife unique to the Sky Islands of Southeastern Arizona.
Birders are always welcome to visit the property, whether they are guests at the B&B or not. Access is easy, and comfortable chairs are provided. Visitors and guests are also welcome to walk the trails of the six-and-a-half acre property. A donation is requested.
Check out the bird list to see all of the species of birds which have been seen on the property (145 so far). The many yard feeders are kept full year-round. The birds certainly know where we are. Here are pictures of a few of our birds: Page 1 Page 2.
Your Host: Mary Jo Ballator
Mailing Address: 5255 Spring Road • Hereford, Arizona 85615-9029
Phone: 520/ 378-0773
Web address: http://AshCanyonBandB.com
E-mail: info@AshCanyonBandB.com
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| HEREFORD - BATTISTE'S BED, BREAKFAST AND BIRDS
Battiste's Bed, Breakfast and Birds is located at the base of the eastern slope of the beautiful and majestic Huachuca Mountains in lower Miller Canyon in Southeast Arizona. (80 miles south of Tucson) See map and directions
Our comfortable home stay property is the perfect place for you to relax and enjoy nature in all its glory. We are surrounded by indigenous oaks and mesquite trees and have added many feeders to provide close-up views of the numerous bird species for ourselves and our guests.
Birders will delight in the 100's of bird species found annually in the nearby mountains, desert and riparian areas, all within easy driving distance from our home. Our guests will enjoy a private patio off their guest suite, with access to the grounds for birding. In our first year, more than 100 species of birds were recorded on or from our property. Visit our website to see a list of birds that can be currently seen at Battiste's. Click Here for Latest AZ Birding News on Surfbirds. Our home is located minutes away from renowned birding hot spots such as Ramsey, Miller, Ash and Carr Canyons of the Huachuca Mountains.
We are the perfect home base for day trips to other birding locations such as the San Pedro River, Patagonia, (with The Nature Conservancy's Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve, world famous Rest Stop and Patagonia Lake State Park), Fort Huachuca's Garden and Scheelite Canyons, Madera Canyon in the Santa Rita Mountains, the grasslands of the San Rafael Valley and the Santa Cruz River. Non birders will also find plenty to see, do and experience.
4700 E. Robert Smith Lane
Hereford, AZ 85615 (Sierra Vista)
520-803-6908
battistebbandb AT earthlink.net
Tony and Julie Battiste
Owners/Hosts
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| HEREFORD - CASA DE SAN PEDRO
See all the major birding spots in SE Arizona from our Centrally located HOTSPOT! Our central location gives you easy access to 16 popular birding destinations such as Ramsey Canyon, Beatty's Orchard (only 20mins), Garden Canyon, Patagonia Preserve, San Pedro Riparian Area, Kino Springs and White-water Draw. Visit our website to see a list of birds that can be currently seen at Casa de San Pedro. Click Here for Latest AZ Birding News on Surfbirds
Territorial hascienda on 10 acres adjacent to the San Pedro River Conservation Reserve. Featuring 10 rooms with private baths surrounding a central courtyard with fountain, birds, and flowers in abundance. Perfect for SE Arizona birding, hiking, biking in a naturalist setting. Quiet and comfortable and great breakfasts to match the warm hospitality.
Casa de San Pedro, 8933 S Yell Ln, Hereford, AZ 85615, (520) 366-1300, (520) 366-0701 fax, (888) 257-2050 toll free
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| SIERRA VISTA - BIRDERS VISTA BED AND BREAKFAST
Join us in the heart of Southeastern Arizona, central to internationally recognized key birding areas. Birders Vista Bed and Breakfast is located 80 miles south of Tucson, between the San Pedro River riparian area and Ramsey Canyon Nature Preserve. Birders Vista is a quiet 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. Walk among the trees in the fruit orchard, on the north side of the house, or the stand of pines nestled close on the south side. Perhaps you'll catch sight of the Red-tailed Hawk who favors the tallest pine.
Sit on the veranda or under the pergola in the backyard garden and enjoy the birds watching you as they come to feed - Black-chinned, Rufous, Broad-tailed Hummingbirds, Scaled and Gamble Quail, Painted and Lazuli Buntings, Cactus Wren, Verdin, Thrasher, Canyon and Greeen Tailed Towhees, Great Horned Owl, Vermilion Flycatcher and many others. Enjoy hiking the Huachucas, only 10 minutes away.
Johnnie and Audrey Eskue
Birders Vista Bed and Breakfast
5147 South Kino Road
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
(520) 378-2493
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| SAN PEDRO RIVER INN
Outdoors, guests can enjoy fishing, horseshoes and picnic areas on our twenty acres of trees and lawn. The fifty trees on our property, including a cluster of magnificent cottonwoods, provide great birding opportunities. The San Pedro River riparian area, which supports over 300 species of birds, 80 species of mammals and over 40 species of reptile and amphibians, is approximately a five minute walk from the Inn. Our own beautiful ponds host a variety of wildlife and birds for guest's viewing pleasure. We are open year round. Click Here for Latest AZ Birding News on Surfbirds
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