Looking for a nice birding Lodge in SE arizona (1 Viewer)

loranfrfr

Well-known member

• Aug 3, 2009

• #1

I am birder who happen to be a new dad. My wife and I were thinking about going to SE arizona (no hard core birding, but some new birds would be nice). With the baby, the logistics are really tough, and we will probably be able to go birding at most 2/3 hours a day. The rest of the time we will probably stay at the lodge.

Anybody has a lodge to recommend? It would be nice to have a relaxing time, and still be able to see some cool birds...

 

Marmot

Well-known member

• Aug 3, 2009

• #2

We do have a long standing member LisaW who lives in SE Arizona so I have sent her a PM to see if she can help on this.

Here is her website with some of the Birds you may come accross.

http://www.arizonabirder.com/

 

Lisa W

I really need to get out and bird more

Staff member

Supporter

• Aug 3, 2009

• #3

Hi, there is a lodge in Madera Canyon, south of Tucson. The canyon is quite "birdy" and has a number of Arizona specialties including hummingbirds, Flame-colored Tanager, and others. Web site for the lodge is: http://www.santaritalodge.com/ I have never stayed at the lodge, but have gone by it a number of times, it looks like a nice place.
Hope this helps.
Lisa

 

Larry Lade

Moderator

• Aug 3, 2009

• #4

Here is another one you might like to take a look at: http://www.portalpeaklodge.com/

This is located in Portal, Arizona (mostly the lodge, store, and a few houses). I have been there a couple of times and had a very enjoyable stay.

 

Lisa W

I really need to get out and bird more

Staff member

Supporter

• Aug 4, 2009

• #5

Larry is right, quite a variety in Portal. Also might be nice for the peace and quiet. I didn't have time to look it up this morning.

 

loranfrfr

Well-known member

• Aug 4, 2009

• #6

Thanks all for your input!!!!!

 

Mike Richardson

Formerly known as Skink1978

• Aug 6, 2009

• #7

I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Cave Creek Ranch near Portal (www.cavecreekranch.com). A brief account of my visit can be found on my website (link at bottom of this post) under trip reports > Arizona.

 

Jon Turner

Well-known member

• Aug 6, 2009

• #8

Lisa W said:

Hi, there is a lodge in Madera Canyon, south of Tucson. The canyon is quite "birdy" and has a number of Arizona specialties including hummingbirds, Flame-colored Tanager, and others. Web site for the lodge is: http://www.santaritalodge.com/ I have never stayed at the lodge, but have gone by it a number of times, it looks like a nice place.
Hope this helps.
Lisa

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I'm pretty sure I stayed here for a night a few years ago (in April I think)

Lots of Hummers at the feeders, a Skunk at night! Sparrows and Woodpeckers all about and Red-faced Warbler up the Old Baldy Trail. Painted Redstart was right above the lodge. Lots of other goodies (Elf Owl for example) although I missed the Elegant Trogon seen that morning.

Jon