Paton Center for Hummingbirds (Patons' Yard)
Arizona · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
Free (donations appreciated)
Open daily, sunrise to sunset
About This Location
Paton Center for Hummingbirds (Patons' Yard) is a productive birding destination in Arizona, with 261 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Eurasian Collared-Dove, White-winged Dove, and Mourning Dove 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
Lawrence's Goldfinch
Spinus lawrencei
Hooded Oriole
Icterus cucullatus
Cassin's Sparrow
Peucaea cassinii
Bell's Vireo (Arizona)
Vireo bellii
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus
Cassin's Finch
Haemorhous cassinii
Inca Dove
Columbina inca
Verdin
Auriparus flaviceps
Scott's Oriole
Icterus parisorum
Gila Woodpecker
Melanerpes uropygialis
Eastern Bluebird
Sialia sialis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Gambel's Quail
Common Ground Dove
White-winged Dove
Mourning Dove
Broad-billed Hummingbird
Violet-crowned Hummingbird
Common Raven
Bewick's Wren
Curve-billed Thrasher
American Robin
Pine Siskin
Lesser Goldfinch
White-crowned Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Vermilion Flycatcher
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
White-breasted Nuthatch
House Finch
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Birding Tips
- 1
Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.
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Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
- 4
Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
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Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve
- Patagonia Lake State Park
- Madera Canyon