| RANCHO LOS BANOS, NORTHERN SONORA (MEXICO)
Rancho Los Baños is a 30,000 acre privately owned nature preserve and working cattle ranch located at the foot of the Sierra Madre, just 60 miles south of the Arizona-Sonora border. The ranch is isolated and secluded, thus having habitats that are pristine and unspoiled, as well as flora and fauna that have been protected for decades. Once here, you will not see a sign of civilization for miles. This land is a wilderness area that, were it located in the United States, would possibly be considered a national park, with comparisons to Zion and Big Bend National Parks having been made by past guests.
Los Baños is located in the middle of an important north-south migratory birding corridor that provides the ranch with a magnificent assortment of bird life throughout the year. The ranch's vegetation makes for an ideal birding hot spot. From riverbed, riparian habitats, full of sycamore, walnut, cottonwood and mesquite trees, to boxed canyons, with temperatures and ecosystems more fitting to temperate climates rather than desert habitats, to open desert terrain full of ocotillo, organ pipe cactus, desert palm trees and mesquite, to mid-elevation hills full of lush grass and bush trees, to high elevation mountains full of oak and ponderosa pine, Los Baños offers the avid birder a great opportunity to see myriad numbers of diverse species, some of which are rarely, if ever, seen in Arizona.
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Combined with the majestic El Cajon Canyon, El Pinito foothills and El Alamo/El Palmarito river bed system, Lake Angostura and the spectacular Bavispe River, this region of northern Sonora is poised to become a true birding mecca. Rancho Los Baños is ideally situated less than one mile to both the lake and river, with expeditions available to explore either, or both.
With so many diverse habitats, encompassing lake, river, mountain, canyon and riparian ecosystems, avid birders are sure to enjoy their stay. Combined with great accommodations and service, Mexican hospitality that is second to none, close proximity to the United States, staying in pristine and isolated land, and a natural scenery that is spectacular to see, Rancho Los Baños, through our tourism branch, Tierra Chamahua EcoAdventures, is sure to make your stay a very enjoyable one.
Roundtrip transportation is provided by Tierra Chamahua EcoAdventures from Tucson, Bisbee or Douglas. Optional birding guides are available through the ranch. Be sure to check out our additional adventures and activities.
Contact an Adventure Consultant by phone or email for more information or questions. Also, from 10/1/08 through 4/1/09, we are offering a 25% discount on your total lodging price/night/person. (Excludes Fernando Cabin and Tents, transportation and additional adventures not included in the daily rate). Simply call or email us saying you saw this ad on Surfbirds for the discount to apply. Call for group rates and be sure to visit our website. We look forward to having you as our guest. Bienvenidos!
Website: www.tierrachamahuaecoadventures.com
Telephone: 520.955.2577 or 520.955.1079
Email: contact@tierrachamahuaecoadventures.com consultant@tierrachamahuaecoadventures.com
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| CAVE CREEK RANCH - PORTAL
Cave Creek Ranch is located in Cave Creek Canyon, about a mile west of Portal, in the Chiricahua Mountains of southeast Arizona.
At an elevation of 5,000 feet, the temperature in summer is generally 10 to 20 degrees cooler than Phoenix or Tucson. Winters are mild, but there is usually snow on the mountain. Fall color is spectacular. In spring and summer many SE Arizona specialities come here to nest.
By car we're 2.5 to 3 hours southeast of Tucson, or about 3 hours west of El Paso.
Cave Creek Ranch has been transformed into the premier birding and natural history lodge in the Southwest.
The Chiricahua Mountains provide some of the greatest diversity of species in all of North America, for birds as well as mammals, reptiles, plants, and insects. With Mexico less than 40 miles to the south, Cave Creek Ranch has hosted many exciting strays from south of the border. These include Blue Mockingbird, Yellow Grosbeak, and Aztec Thrush - all on our grounds. Eared Trogon and Flame-colored Tanager have been seen near the ranch.
Resident birds include Painted Redstart, Brided Titmouse, Sulphur-Bellied Flycatchers,as well as numerous kinds of owls & hummingbirds (A total of 12 hummingbird species in the summer, 3 in the winter). Elegant Trogons nest nearby; in spring and summer, they have been seen foraging in our trees. In winter, exciting hawk and sparrow watching can be found in the valleys around the Chiricahuas.
Visit Our Website or E-mail: info ( AT ) cavecreekranch.com (replace AT with @)
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| HEREFORD - ASH CANYON BED & BREAKFAST
Ash Canyon Bed & Breakfast offers a quiet, natural atmosphere in the beautiful Chihuahuan desert with magnificent views of the Huachucas. Highly private, yet easily accessible to the towns of Sierra Vista and Bisbee, this is the perfect setting for renewal of the spirit.
Our cozy straw-bale Casita offers comfortable lodging in the oaks of the Huachuca Mountains, centrally located in Southeastern Arizona's birding paradise. At 5200 feet in elevation, the nights are cool and the stars bright. The property is within an Important Birding Area (IBA) as defined by the National Audubon Society. There is a wide variety of bird, insect, mammal, and reptile species on our six and a half acres, representing the diverse wildlife unique to the Sky Islands of Southeastern Arizona.
Birders are always welcome to visit the property, whether they are guests at the B&B or not. Access is easy, and comfortable chairs are provided. Visitors and guests are also welcome to walk the trails of the six-and-a-half acre property. A donation is requested.
Check out the bird list to see all of the species of birds which have been seen on the property (145 so far). The many yard feeders are kept full year-round. The birds certainly know where we are. Here are pictures of a few of our birds: Page 1 Page 2.
Your Host: Mary Jo Ballator
Mailing Address: 5255 Spring Road • Hereford, Arizona 85615-9029
Phone: 520/ 378-0773
Web address: http://AshCanyonBandB.com
E-mail: info@AshCanyonBandB.com
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| HEREFORD - BATTISTE'S BED, BREAKFAST AND BIRDS
Battiste's Bed, Breakfast and Birds is located at the base of the eastern slope of the beautiful and majestic Huachuca Mountains in lower Miller Canyon in Southeast Arizona. (80 miles south of Tucson) See map and directions
Our comfortable home stay property is the perfect place for you to relax and enjoy nature in all its glory. We are surrounded by indigenous oaks and mesquite trees and have added many feeders to provide close-up views of the numerous bird species for ourselves and our guests.
Birders will delight in the 100's of bird species found annually in the nearby mountains, desert and riparian areas, all within easy driving distance from our home. Our guests will enjoy a private patio off their guest suite, with access to the grounds for birding. In our first year, more than 100 species of birds were recorded on or from our property. Visit our website to see a list of birds that can be currently seen at Battiste's. Click Here for Latest AZ Birding News on Surfbirds. Our home is located minutes away from renowned birding hot spots such as Ramsey, Miller, Ash and Carr Canyons of the Huachuca Mountains.
We are the perfect home base for day trips to other birding locations such as the San Pedro River, Patagonia, (with The Nature Conservancy's Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve, world famous Rest Stop and Patagonia Lake State Park), Fort Huachuca's Garden and Scheelite Canyons, Madera Canyon in the Santa Rita Mountains, the grasslands of the San Rafael Valley and the Santa Cruz River. Non birders will also find plenty to see, do and experience.
4700 E. Robert Smith Lane
Hereford, AZ 85615 (Sierra Vista)
520-803-6908
battistebbandb AT earthlink.net
Tony and Julie Battiste
Owners/Hosts
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| HEREFORD - CASA DE SAN PEDRO
See all the major birding spots in SE Arizona from our Centrally located HOTSPOT! Our central location gives you easy access to 16 popular birding destinations such as Ramsey Canyon, Beatty's Orchard (only 20mins), Garden Canyon, Patagonia Preserve, San Pedro Riparian Area, Kino Springs and White-water Draw. Visit our website to see a list of birds that can be currently seen at Casa de San Pedro. Click Here for Latest AZ Birding News on Surfbirds
Territorial hascienda on 10 acres adjacent to the San Pedro River Conservation Reserve. Featuring 10 rooms with private baths surrounding a central courtyard with fountain, birds, and flowers in abundance. Perfect for SE Arizona birding, hiking, biking in a naturalist setting. Quiet and comfortable and great breakfasts to match the warm hospitality.
Casa de San Pedro, 8933 S Yell Ln, Hereford, AZ 85615, (520) 366-1300, (520) 366-0701 fax, (888) 257-2050 toll free
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| SIERRA VISTA - BIRDERS VISTA BED AND BREAKFAST
Join us in the heart of Southeastern Arizona, central to internationally recognized key birding areas. Birders Vista Bed and Breakfast is located 80 miles south of Tucson, between the San Pedro River riparian area and Ramsey Canyon Nature Preserve. Birders Vista is a quiet retreat at 4600 feet elevation with beautiful views of the Huachuca and Mule mountains. It is a stucco home on 4 acres, with reading library of 1500 books, cozy living room with fireplace, stereo, TV, VCR and DVD for guests. Walk among the trees in the fruit orchard, on the north side of the house, or the stand of pines nestled close on the south side. Perhaps you'll catch sight of the Red-tailed Hawk who favors the tallest pine.
Sit on the veranda or under the pergola in the backyard garden and enjoy the birds watching you as they come to feed - Black-chinned, Rufous, Broad-tailed Hummingbirds, Scaled and Gamble Quail, Painted and Lazuli Buntings, Cactus Wren, Verdin, Thrasher, Canyon and Greeen Tailed Towhees, Great Horned Owl, Vermilion Flycatcher and many others. Enjoy hiking the Huachucas, only 10 minutes away.
Johnnie and Audrey Eskue
Birders Vista Bed and Breakfast
5147 South Kino Road
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
(520) 378-2493
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