Upcoming Events
Join Casa de San Pedro for a relaxing stay and enjoy special birding events or special dinners to make your stay even more satisfying! Be sure to sign up in advance for special events by calling us toll free at 888-257-2050. The calendar above has a representation of a few of the many events in the area.
summer birding - the colorful birds are here!
We love Summer Birding! All of the colorful birds sparkle like jewels in the trees along the San Pedro River and in the nearby canyons. Of course the little rainbows (Humming Birds!) are abundant throughout the Summer months, peaking during the reverse migration in August and September.Fortunately the Casa is located in a perfect habitat (riparian) to attract the birds you want to see, and with only short trips to nearby related canyon and mountain habitats you can find many different species in the different habitats and elevations (from 4230 at the Casa to over 9000 feet at the mountain peaks). And, noteworthy in the Summer especially, our higher elevations keep us about 20 degrees cooler than Phoenix and 10 degrees cooler than Tucson. So come to SE Arizona and Cool Off, enjoy magnificent bird watching, and relax in the quiet serenity of the Casa.
We can give you directions to all of our local birding hot spots, starting with our own back yard and the adjacent San Pedro River!
As you tour SE Arizona from our high prairie grasslands, to mountain canons, and riparian areas, it is probable that you will find well over 150 species in just a few days, without a lot of effort. Local bird guides can help you find and identify the many types of birds, and guide you to the Winter birding hot-spots. And as always, the San Pedro River Valley is at the heart of SE Arizona's hottest birding sites.
BIRDING (AND MORE!) AT THE CASA:
Hummingbird Banding at the Casa - Now thru June 1, and then July thru early October
Sheri Williamson and Tom Woods from the Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory (www.sabo.org) are again planning to do Hummingbird Banding at the Casa on most Friday afternoons during most of the summer months and into September and October. (Exact dates and times are on their web site: www.sabo.org). And, see our calendar, above, for the dates.
The Hummingbird Banding happens in our back yard on (most, but check the calendar carefully!) Friday afternoons from 4-6pm. Join Tom and Sheri for a great hummingbird experience.
These banding sessions at Casa de San Pedro are free to our resident guests.
For non-resident participants you must pre-register with SABO at their website and attendance is limited.
There is a small charge for participants not staying at the Casa.
Oct 5-7, 2018: Birding: Focus on Behavior. Overview, Observations, Flight Patterns and Vocalizations
This is a full weekend program focusing on birds morning and evening, with afternoons free to relax at la Casa or explore the many natural and cultural resources of the area.
Class the first evening will feature an overview of bird behavior including migration, mating, nesting, preening and unusual behaviors.Class the second evening is an interactive program focusing on different elements of observed behavior (flocking, secretiveness, habitat preferences and others), plus bird vocalizations and other sounds. Choose one or both classes below, each $30. Field trips included.
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For more detailed information about history tours, special events, stage/arts events, and festivals please click the following links for:
Events in Bisbee, AZ
Events in Sierra Vista, AZ
Huachuca Art Association: Art in the Park - First Weekend in October annually; plus First Sunday Artist Receptions in the SV Mall Gallery monthly 3 - 5 p.m.; and Artist Potluck on the Second Saturday at the Astro Gallery in Hereford (4-6 p.m.)
SOUTHWEST WINGS BIRDING FESTIVAL - August 1 - 4, 2018
Plan a great birding adventure with great bird guides, tours, exhibits, talks and fantastic birds and scenery in SE Arizona. The regions oldest and most significant birding festival is held annually in Sierra Vista and is sponsored by the Southwest Wings organization (all volunteer). The board of directors works feverishly each year to put together the best itineraries for birding in the best time of year for all of the birds that you want to see in SE Arizona. The festival is very informative, and is lots of tun. Book your attendance at the Southwest Wings website: swwings.org.
The Nature Conservancy Nature Walks
Nature Walks Visitors from all over the world come to see the more than 170 species of birds found in the preserve and surrounding national forest. Southwestern specialties such as painted redstarts and magnificent hummingbirds share the canyon with many other animals, including black bears, Chiricahua leopard frogs and dozens of species of butterflies. The canyon is also home to more than 400 species of plants, from tiny mosses to towering firs.
Guided walks are on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 9 a.m. from March 1 to the end of October.
The reserve is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.