Tucson Bird Alliance: Southeast Arizona Birding Festival – Birding with a Purpose: Paton Center for Hummingbirds Field Trip

The famous Paton Center for Hummingbirds is known for its backyard birds and scenic location dating back to 1973.

Wally and Marion Paton first began inviting birders into their yard shortly after moving to Patagonia, and after their passing, the center was acquired by the Tucson Bird Alliance. Since then we’ve worked to improve the habitat by removing invasive plants, installing native gardens, and much more. Explore the area with Community Habitat Restoration Project Manager, Ivy Ilkay, and Paton Center Site Manager, Alexis Stark, for a first-hand tour of how the center is being re-invigorated and you’re also sure to find Violet-crowned Hummingbirds amidst the array of riparian specialty birds.

Limited to 9 participants.

Difficulty: Easy. Mostly flat walking on well-groomed trails for no more than one mile at a stretch. Bathroom and water on-site. Drive time to location approximately 75 minutes on paved roads.)

Van Field Trip*

Part of the Tucson Bird Alliance’s Southeast Arizona Birding Festival.

There is a $35 non-refundable registration fee for all festival participants that are attending fee based activities: field trips, workshops, and evening programs.

*Van field trips include van transportation, but “Drive Yourself” field trips do not.  A packed lunch, snacks, and drinking water are provided on full-day field trips. A light snack and drinking water are provided on half-day field trips. All Van Trips depart from the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel at Reid Park. “Drive Yourself” field trips will meet on-site at birding locations and you will received detailed directions.