Birding Weekend Getaway: Patagonia, AZ & Madera Canyon

This Meetup event is to coordinate the planning of a weekend birding trip to Patagonia, Arizona and Madera Canyon, two of Southeastern Arizona’s birding hotspots. This trip will line up with spring migration and the beginning of mating season for the Coppery-tailed Trogon in Madera Canyon.

Travel, lodging, and meals are the responsibility of each individual, but we’ll coordinate as a group on general plans, meet-up locations, and birding spots. Everyone is welcome to join for all or just select parts of the weekend. Carpooling and shared lodging are encouraged but completely optional.

Full Itinerary & Sign Up Sheet:
**https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EVHN6ecOy7rbG2s39JlCPqcD2cjgbcVUpcq7627gA3I/edit?usp=sharing**

Itinerary Summary:
See link above for full details.

Friday
Travel from Phoenix to the Patagonia area - no planned group meet ups

Saturday

| Time | Activity | Details |
| ---- | -------- | ------- |
| 7:00 AM | Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve Visitor Center | $8/person (Nature Conservancy), ~1.9 mi loop trail |
| 9:30 AM | Paton Hummingbird Center | Free (Tucson Bird Alliance), optional loop trail |
| 11:00 AM | Lunch in Patagonia | Meet at Wild Horse Restaurant, flexible group dining options |
| 2:00 PM | Las Cienegas NCA – Empire Ranch & Prairie Dog Colony | Heritage Trail (0.3 mi), Cottonwood Gallery, prairie dogs, Empire Gulch Global Important Bird Area |
| 5:00 PM | Rune Winery | Birding + wine views near Davis Pasture NCA |
| 7:00 PM | Dinner in Sonoita | Copper Brothel Brewing & Restaurant |

Sunday

| Time | Activity | Details |
| ---- | -------- | ------- |
| 8:00 AM | Proctor Rd Nature Trail | ~1.3 mi loop trail |
| 9:00 AM | Santa Rita Lodge | Coffee + bird feeders (opens at 9 AM), limited parking → carpool from Proctor |
| ~10:00 AM | Flexible Birding Options | White House, Madera Picnic Area, Bog Springs, Kent Springs, Mt. Wrightson |

## Flexibility

• Participants are welcome to join any portion of the weekend
• Birding locations will vary in terrain; most stops include maintained trails and roadside birding options
• Extra binoculars and spotting scopes will be available

This is a relaxed, inclusive weekend focused on great birds, good company, and enjoying some of the best habitats Arizona has to offer. Please text Grace (540-597-8712) if you have questions.