Tucson Bird Alliance: Southeast Arizona Birding Festival – Sleep-in Special: Paton Center for Hummingbirds Field Trip

Join Tom Brown at the famous Paton Center for Hummingbirds which is known for Violet-crowned Hummingbirds dating back to when Wally and Marion Paton first began inviting birders into their yard shortly after moving to Patagonia in 1973. Now owned by Tucson Bird Alliance, thanks to the generous help of individual donors, the American Bird Conservancy, and Victor Emanuel Nature Tours, it is place to explore and experience the special birds of southeast Arizona. There are many great birds beyond hummingbirds including Inca and Common Ground Dove, Dusky-capped Flycatcher, Lesser Goldfinch, and Blue Grosbeak. You’ll enjoy birding with Tom who has been instrumental in many of the recent renovations at the center. Drive time to meeting location from festival venue is about 70 minutes, specific meeting instructions will be emailed beforehand.  Limited to 10 participants.

Difficulty: Easy. Will include short walks on mostly flat well-groomed walking trails with some sitting at hummingbird feeders. Bathroom on-site.

Drive Yourself 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.