The Binocular Site
Cave Creek Canyon, Arizona
You will find Cave Creek Canyon near the small town of Portal Arizona. The mouth of the canyon is on the eastern side of the Chiricahua mountain range, in southeastern Arizona.
This area offers stunning vistas of the ragged cliff faces which are themselves marked with numerous caves. Nestled in the canyon is a rich forest that supports a diverse range of wildlife as well as providing a number of hiking trails around the area.
Cave Creek Canyon is awash with over 300 species of birds. Here you can find many particularly rare hummingbirds and a wide variety of raptors, including many owl species. Cave Creek Canyon is well known as one of the best places to spot the Elegant Trogon. Keep your eyes peeled as the area can also attract exotics like the Flame-colored Tanager.
The state bird of Arizona is the Cactus Wren and you can find a birding checklist for Arizona here.
Photo credit to birdfreak, used with permission under the creative commons license. You can learn more about the history and nature related draws of Cave Creek Canyon here.
If you've visited Cave Creek Canyon, please take the time to share your experience and any tips or insight you have about this Arizona birding location below.
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I lived at Portal in 1932. lived close to the John Hands place. my dad worked on the cattle ranch for him.My dad and mom was Jewel and D.B.Brabbin and we went to school there in Portal. We lived 1 mile away. but walked it everymorning. Knew the Lee Boys very well. They hunted mountain lions at the time. So many good memories. In Feb. 1951 my husband and I camped out aacross from the ranger station. and got to visit Mrs. Newman who owned the grocery store in the 30's. Such fond memories of such a great place. Any more info you may want if I am able to give do not hesitate. I have a very good memory. I often wonder where some of the younger kids at that time have gone to. and are they still around. Like Betty Walker (maiden name.) Well thanks for the wonderful pictures. Brings back a lot of memories.-- I do have pictures packed away. if you are interested I can find them and send.
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