Paton Center for Hummingbirds (Patons' Yard)
Arizona · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
Free (donations appreciated)
Open daily, sunrise to sunset
About This Location
Paton Center for Hummingbirds (Patons' Yard) is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 261 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Eurasian Collared-Dove, White-winged Dove, and Mourning Dove among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Lark Bunting
Calamospiza melanocorys
Black-chinned x Anna's Hummingbird (hybrid)
Archilochus alexandri x Calypte anna
Thick-billed Kingbird
Tyrannus crassirostris
Dusky-capped Flycatcher
Myiarchus tuberculifer
Western Grebe
Aechmophorus occidentalis
Chihuahuan Raven
Corvus cryptoleucus
American Robin
Turdus migratorius
Blue-throated Mountain-gem
Lampornis clemenciae
Broad-billed x Berylline Hummingbird (hybrid)
Cynanthus latirostris x Saucerottia beryllina
Crested Caracara
Caracara plancus
Violet-crowned Hummingbird
Ramosomyia violiceps
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Gambel's Quail
Inca Dove
Common Ground Dove
White-winged Dove
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Broad-billed Hummingbird
Violet-crowned Hummingbird
Turkey Vulture
Gila Woodpecker
Vermilion Flycatcher
Dusky-capped Flycatcher
Brown-crested Flycatcher
Cassin's Kingbird
Thick-billed Kingbird
Bell's Vireo
Common Raven
Barn Swallow
White-breasted Nuthatch
Bewick's Wren
Birding Tips
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Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.
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Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.
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Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
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Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
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Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve
- Patagonia Lake State Park
- Madera Canyon
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