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Description The Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve (PSCP) is a Nature Conservancy area that includes the upper 2 miles of permanent flow in Sonoita Creek and the floodplain adjacent to the stream, totaling 873-acres. The area protects riparian habitat, ancient Fremont Cottonwoods, open grassy areas and the associated birds, rare fish, frogs, and other wildlife. Trails provide access to the preserve, and a visitor center provides trail information, bird checklists, and a list of current sightings. Link to map. |
 Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve Entrance |
Location The PSCP is located just west of the town of Patagonia, north of Highway 82. From Highway 82 in Patagonia, turn north on 4th Avenue; turn left (west) on Pennsylvania (which changes to Blue Heaven), cross the creek, and go about 1 mile to the entrance. Watch for signs. The address is 150 Blue Heaven Road, Patagonia, AZ. Hours The PSCP is open Wednesday through Sunday and closed Monday and Tuesday, year round. Hours of operation change seasonally. During winter (October through March), the preserve is open 7:30 to 4:00. During summer (April through September), the preserve is open 6:30 to 4:00 pm. |
 Sonoita Creek |
Fees The Nature Conservancy charges $8 per person for non-members, $5 per person for TNC members and Cochise County Residents. Children under 13 are free. Annual passes are available. For More Information Pets are not allows on the PSCP. Visit The Nature Conservancy website for details and information about guided bird walks. |
 Pennsylvania Ave (view W) |
 Pennsylvania Ave dipping through Sonoita Creek Wash (view NW) |
 Pennsylvania Ave across Sonoita Creek Wash (now Blue Heaven Road) |
 Now Blue Heaven Road passing the Paton House (view W) |
 Blue Heaven Road approaching PSCP property (view SW) |
 Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve boundary sign (view W) |
 Blue Heaven Road on PSCP property (view SW) |
 Blue Heaven Road on PSCP property (view SW) |
 Visitor Center (view SW from Blue Heaven Road) |
 Blue Heaven Road passes buildings on PSCP property (view SW) |
 Blue Heaven Road approaching PSCP entrance (view SW) |
 PSCP entrance (view SE from Blue Heaven Road) |
 PSCP entrance signs (view SE from Blue Heaven Road) |
 PSCP parking area (view SE) |
 Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve entrance sign |
 Visitor Center (view SE from parking area) |
 Visitor Center (view SE from parking area) |
 Map on kiosk at edge of PSCP parking area (view SE) |
 Hummingbird feeders in trees outside the Visitor Center |
 Birder entering the visitor center |
 The visitor center is an outdoor facility with bird feeders |
 Feeder with Violet-crowned and Broad-billed hummingbirds |
 Birder on trail departing the visitor center (view SE) |
 Mixed habitat at edge of the riparian zone |
 Dusky-capped Flycatcher in the riparian zone |
 Open field habitat |
 Be sure to watch the sky -- Gray Hawk |
 Mixed habitat at edge of the riparian zone |
 Lots of habitat for flycatchers |
 Northern Beardless-Tyrannulet |
 Open field habitat |
 Open field habitat |
 Say's Phoebe atop an uncapped hollow pipe |
 Trail crossing open field habitat |
 Trail signs |
 Arizona Gray Squirrel crossing a trail |
 Bench along the Cienegas boardwalk trail |
 Sign with information about a wetland plant |
 Coues White-tailed Deer in Sonoita Creek |
 Abert's Towhee flicking its tail |
 PSCP during early spring |
 PSCP during early spring |
 PSCP during early spring |
 PSCP during early spring |
 PSCP during early spring |
 Violet-crowned Hummingbird |
Happy birding! All distances, elevations, and other facts are approximate.
; Last updated 240509
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