Gathering Grounds

Nature Conservancy's Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve

The Preserve is one of the best-known and most popular places for birding in the U.S. More birders have seen their first Gray hawks here than anywhere else. The streamside or riparian habitat found along Sonoita Creek contains some of the richest habitat remaining in Southern Arizona. More than 3

Patagonia Lake State Park

When you arrive at this man-made lake you won'

Paton's Hummingbirds

For decades, the Paton'

Patagonia Butterfly Garden

Patagonia Roadside Rest

Almost as well known as the Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve, the Roadside Rest is the best place to look for the Rose-throated becard, varied bunting, Indigo bunting, and Zone-tailed hawk.