Arizona bird watching

State Checklists:
Thayer Birding Software
Arizona Birds Committee
NPWRC Bird Checklists - Arizona

Species Seen in Arizona: 525

State Ornithological Society:
Arizona Bird Committee

Rare Bird Alerts:
(520) 798-1005   Tucson
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Electronic Mailing Lists:
Arizona – AZ-NM CHAT 
To subscribe email listserv@listserv.arizona.edu with the message: subscribe BIRDWG05 Your Name. More info from Chuck Williamson

Maps:
Arizona
Various Arizona Maps
Maps - Arizona Dept of Transportation
Arizona Maps
Map of Counties

Retail Birding Stores
Travel Guide by City

Birding Links for Arizona:
Birding Festivals
Christmas Bird Count Database
Birding Trip Reports
Southeast Arizona Bird Observatory excellent site
Portal Productions  Best birding areas and more
Southeast Arizona Birding Links
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Database of Arizona Bird Records
Recent Postings from Arizona - New Mexico Birding List
Birding Arizona
Arizona National Wildlife Refuges
Arizona State Parks
Grand Canyon Association
Victor Emanuel Nature Tours - Arizona

Arizona Organizations:
Audubon Chapters in Arizona
   Huachuca Audubon Society  Sierra Vista
   Maricopa Audubon Society    Phoenix
   Northern Arizona Audubon Society    Sedona
   Prescott Audubon Society    Prescott
   Sonoran Audubon Society    Glendale
   Tucson Audubon Society    Tucson
   White Mountain Audubon Society  Pinetop
Nature Conservancy of Arizona

Important Birding Locations in Arizona:
Hot Spots
Guide to Birding Hot Spots in SE Arizona   WOW!!
Southeast Arizona Birding Trail
Ramsey Canyon
Madera Canyon
US Fish & Wildlife Refuges - Arizona
Liz's Grove - Dudleyville

Pete Thayer's Favorite Hot Spots:
Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum
32.18 N   111.03 W
A museum and botanical garden in one -- a great spot for birders and non-birders alike. The botanical gardens, west of Tucson, attract desert species. Look for Verdin, Gilded Flickers and Gila Woodpeckers.

Cave Creek Canyon / Chiricahua Mountains
31.52 N   109.09 W
This is one of THE most exciting birding spots in North America according to many. South Fork Trail may yield Elegant Trogon or Flame-colored Tanager. There is great "owling" and lots of rare hummingbirds here as well.

Madera Canyon / Santa Rita Mountains
31.42 N   110.52 W
Magnificent Hummingbirds and magnificent birding. On everyone's top 10 list. Buff-collared Nightjar, Cassin's and Botteri's Sparrows at Florida Wash. Arizona (Strickland's) Woodpecker higher up the mountain. Elf Owls nest at the lodge.

Patagonia / Sonoita Creek
31.35 N   110.45 W
Patagonia is famous for its roadside rest area. Watch for Gray Hawk, Thick-Billed Kingbird, and Rose-throated Becard. Sonoita Creek Sanctuary (open Wed-Sun) is one of the best birding spots in Arizona! Look here for Violet-crowned Hummingbirds.

Ramsey Canyon / Huachuca Mountains
31.29 N   110.20 W
World famous for the variety and quantity of Hummingbirds. Go in July or August. Sit and marvel. Black-chinned, Magnificent, Blue-throated, Broad-billed and maybe even Violet-crowned Hummingbird. One of the top 10 spots in North America.

Rustler Park 
31.50 N   109.17 W
The road between Onion Saddle and Rustler Park is great for higher-elevation species like Mexican Chickadee, Olive, Grace's and Red-faced Warbler. Hike the Barfoot Peak Trail at Rustler Park.

San Pedro River
31.32 N   110.11 W
Seven miles east of Ramsey Canyon, this riparian habitat is great for Green Kingfisher, Vermilion Flycatcher and, with luck, Tropical Kingbird. Walk north across the river for Gray Hawks.

Sedona / Oak Creek Canyon
35.02 N   111.45 W
One of the loveliest spots in North America. The red cliffs of Sedona make a perfect backdrop to the birds flying overhead. Yes, there are birds in other parts of Arizona besides the southeast corner! Stop here on your way to the Grand Canyon.

Sycamore Canyon / California Gulch
31.23 N   111.17 W
HOT, HOT, HOT. The hike to Hell looking for Five-striped Sparrow will seem more fun looking back than it does at the time. Take WATER and a 4-wheel drive.