Ramsey Canyon Preserve
Arizona · Southwest
Moderate
July-August
$8 per person; TNC members free
Thursday – Monday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (March – October)
About This Location
Ramsey Canyon Preserve in the Huachuca Mountains is known as the Hummingbird Capital of the United States, with up to 15 species recorded. This Nature Conservancy preserve offers a lush riparian corridor where birders can watch hummingbirds at close range from the visitor center porch.
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
Flame-colored Tanager
Piranga bidentata
Rufous-winged Sparrow
Peucaea carpalis
Lucifer Hummingbird
Calothorax lucifer
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
Berylline Hummingbird
Saucerottia beryllina
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Accipiter striatus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wild Turkey
Berylline Hummingbird
Western Wood-Pewee
Dusky-capped Flycatcher
Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher
Hutton's Vireo
Plumbeous Vireo
Mexican Jay
Bridled Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
American Robin
Painted Redstart
Black-headed Grosbeak
Inca Dove
Rivoli's Hummingbird
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Anna's Hummingbird
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Broad-billed Hummingbird
Violet-crowned Hummingbird
Birding Tips
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Late summer monsoon season brings the rarest hummingbird species
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The preserve has limited parking; arrive early
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Arrive at dawn for peak bird activity, especially during migration seasons
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Listen for woodpecker drumming and warbler songs before scanning the canopy
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Dress in layers — mountain weather can change rapidly, even in summer
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Coronado National Memorial
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