Ramsey Canyon Preserve
Arizona · Southwest
Challenging
October-May
$8 adults (TNC members free)
Open daily, 8 AM - 5 PM (seasonal)
About This Location
Ramsey Canyon Preserve is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 242 species recorded on eBird. This canyon habitat attracts Wild Turkey, Rivoli's Hummingbird, and Broad-tailed Hummingbird 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
Lucifer Hummingbird
Calothorax lucifer
Spotted Towhee (maculatus Group)
Pipilo maculatus
Flame-colored Tanager
Piranga bidentata
Rufous-winged Sparrow
Peucaea carpalis
Botteri's Sparrow
Peucaea botterii
Yellow-rumped x Townsend's Warbler (hybrid)
Setophaga coronata x townsendi
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
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
Hutton's Vireo
Mexican Jay
Bridled Titmouse
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
White-breasted Nuthatch
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for echoing calls of Canyon Wren and other canyon specialties.
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Check rocky ledges and cliff faces for nesting raptors.
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Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
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Bird activity peaks at dawn in desert habitats; arrive at first light for the best sightings.
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Hummingbird feeders at nature centers and lodges attract multiple species — visit during late summer for peak diversity.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Ash Canyon Bird Sanctuary
- Coronado National Memorial
- Huachuca Mountains
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