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
Lucifer Hummingbird
Calothorax lucifer
Flame-colored Tanager
Piranga bidentata
Botteri's Sparrow
Peucaea botterii
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Rufous-winged Sparrow
Peucaea carpalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mexican Whip-poor-will
Whiskered Screech-Owl
Western Screech-Owl
Northern Pygmy-Owl
Elf Owl
Wild Turkey
Cooper's Hawk
Acorn Woodpecker
Dusky-capped Flycatcher
Inca Dove
Mourning Dove
Greater Roadrunner
Rivoli's Hummingbird
Anna's Hummingbird
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Broad-billed Hummingbird
Violet-crowned Hummingbird
Turkey Vulture
Arizona Woodpecker
Hammond's Flycatcher
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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