Gallery - Birding - Nature Photography - Wildlife of Ramsey Canyon

White Eared Hummingbird. Southern Arizona has more hummingbirds than anywhere else in North America and is known as the hummingbird capitol of the nation.

White Eared Hummingbird. Southern Arizona has more hummingbirds than anywhere else in North America and is known as the hummingbird capitol of the nation.

Annas Hummingbird. Hummingbirds migrate through the Huachuca Mountains, but some species call Ramsey Canyon home all year round. This website has an abundance of useful information - https://sabo.org/hummingbirds/hummingbird-faq/

Elf Owl. A pair of Elf Owls have taken up residence in a Sycamore tree near Cowboy Cabin.

White Eared Hummingbird

Lazuli Bunting

Blue Throated Mountain Gem Hummingbird

Broad Tailed Hummingbird

Calliope Hummingbird

Bullocks Oriole

Ladder Backed Woodpecker

Goulds Turkeys live on the property and roost every night in the Sycamore trees near the Cowboy Cabin.

Broad Tailed Hummingbird

Arizona Woodpecker

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Annas Hummingbird

White Eared Hummingbird

Rufous Hummingbird

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Lazuli Bunting

Blue Throated Mountain Gem Hummingbird

Brown Crested Flycatcher

Violet Crowned Hummingbird

Rivoli Hummingbird. Also known as the Magnificent Hummingbird starting in the 1980s but now it is back being called the Rivoli, is a large hummingbird that is aptly named for its eye-catching plumage. The species is one of numerous hummingbird species that are endemic to southern Arizona. It was named the Rivoli Hummingbird to honor the Duke of Rivoli. There are lots of these to enjoy at Ramsey Canyon Cabins.

Broad Billed Hummingbird

Black Chinned Hummingbird

Rufous Hummingbird

Broad Tailed Hummingbird

Acorn Woodpecker

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Bridled Titmouse

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Painted Redstart

Red Breasted Nuthatch

Summer Tanager

Rivoli Hummingbird

White Eared Hummingbird

Bridled Titmouse

Mexican Jay

Violet Crowned Hummingbird

Black Headed Grosbeak

Brown Crested Flycatcher

White Breasted Nuthatch

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Black Headed Grosbeak

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House Finch

Blue Throated Mountain Gem Hummingbird

Coopers Hawk. A pair have nested on the property and are amazing to watch fly through the trees on the property.

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Summer Tanager

Goulds Turkey in a large pine tree overlook the rest of the rafter in nearby Sycamore trees.

Broad Tailed Hummingbird

Broad Billed Hummingbird Chicks

Female Grosbeak

Black Headed Grosbeaks

Broad Billed Hummingbird Nest

Broad Billed Hummingbird Nest

Western Tanager having some grape jelly.

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Violet Crowned Hummingbird.

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Broad Billed Hummingbird in her nest.

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Lazuli Bunting

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Western Tanager

Northern Flicker

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Beautiful butterflies migrate through the canyon.

Arizona Woodpecker

Dark Eyed Junco

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American Robin in a Madrone Tree

Rivoli Hummingbird

Brown Creeper

This Broad Billed Hummingbird was seen here Christmas week at the Hummingbird Cabin.

Acorn Woodpecker

Goulds Turkeys

Mexican Jay

Arizona Woodpecker

The Coues Whitetail Deer a Southwest subspecies of the common Eastern Whitetail Deer, is an elfin deer, standing 32-34 inches at the shoulder and seldom exceeding 100 pounds. They are very gentle and so much fun to watch.

The Coues Whitetail Deer a Southwest subspecies of the common Eastern Whitetail Deer, is an elfin deer, standing 32-34 inches at the shoulder and seldom exceeding 100 pounds. They are very gentle and so much fun to watch.

Coatimundi

Canyon Lizard, there are several of these that live on the property at Ramsey Canyon. You will also see Alligator Lizards, they have very short limbs, don't mistake them for a snake!

The Gould's occupy the sky island habitats in southern Arizona. Gould's turkeys are one of Arizona's two native wild turkey species. There are lots of these roaming all over Ramsey Canyon.

Hello! The deer do not know about personal space.

Driving up Ramsey Canyon road to Ramsey Canyon Cabins.

The left lower bridge takes you to the private road that leads to Cowboy Cabin.

Ringtail Cats are seen on the cabin's patios. Bring your trail cameras to get some great photos!

Ramsey Canyon Cabin's Cowboy Cabin driveway.

Coatimundi live here on the property. A very interesting animal only seen here and Southwestern New Mexico.

Cowboy Cabin parking area shaded by Oaks, Alligator Junipers and Sycamore trees.

Relax by the creek.

Looking out into the forest of Ramsey Canyon from your private patio at Cowboy Cabin.

One of the old buildings on our neighbors property, The Arizona Folklore Museum. They are open and have amazing shows weekly. Go to their website at https://arizonafolklore.com/ to learn more about this wonderful place we are glad to live next to.

Coues Whitetail Deer through the Oak trees.

Ramsey Canyon Creek flowing through the property. The water brings in all kinds of wildlife including whitetail deer, javelina, racoons, skunks and coatimundi to name a few.

Entrance and tree lined driveway down to the Hummingbird Cabin. You will drive by several Manzanita trees. Manzanita trees and shrubs are native to western North America. They are known for their orange to red smooth bark, and the unique and sometimes twisted shapes that they grow into. Unfortunately the species that grows here in Ramsey Canyon has an oil in it that acts as a fire accelerant so you can not plant them.

Driveway to the Hummingbird cabin with Manzanita and Oak trees.

View of Manzanita trees from the driveway to Hummingbird Cabin.

Beautiful views are found all over the property.

The Ramsey Canyon Preserve is .3 miles up the road. If you prefer not to walk, we would be more than happy to drive you on our shuttle if you don't want to leave your car in their parking lot. The Ramsey Canyon Preserve has numerous hiking trails, sitting places, and learning opportunities for everyone, its such an amazing place to explore! Go to their website for more information https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/ramsey-canyon-preserve/

The Arizona Folklore Preserve is open and has shows weekly. Come stay at the cabins and see a show at the Arizona Folklore Preserve. Find out more information at their website - https://arizonafolklore.com/

Ringtail Cat

The butterfly migration has been amazing to watch!

Deer and turkey walking along the main house driveway.

View from Cowboy Cabin patio.

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The weather here is amazing year round. Monsoon season brings much needed rains during the summer and turns the area green with new growth.

Fall colors.

Beautiful sunset on Ramsey Canyon cliffs, view from near the Bird Garden.

Coues Whitetail Deer

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Beautiful views of Sierra Vista and Dragoon Mountains in the distance from the Valley View trail.

Coues Whitetail Deer live on the property. They are a dwarf subspecies of whitetail deer.

Seating area on Majestic View trail.

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Snow on Ramsey Canyon Cliffs from Majestic View trail.

Snow capped Ramsey Canyon Peak in the distance.

Huachuca Agave along our Majestic View Trail

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Ramsey Canyon Creek.

Ramsey Canyon Creek with Coues Whitetail deer having a drink.

Coues Whitetail Deer at your doorstep saying good morning!

Canyon Lizard

Coues Whitetail Deer having a drink in the Bird Garden.

View from seating area on Majestic View trail.

Sunset

Stormy Sunset

Views of Sierra Vista valley, and Dragoon Mountains in the distance from Valley View trail.

Coues Whitetail Deer enjoying some sun on a snowy day.

Coues Whitetail Deer Fawns

Snowy Pines

Beautiful Maple

Ramsey Creek, we have over 1/4 mile of creek frontage.

Coues Whitetail Deer at Valley View Seating area.

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Jack O Lantern Mushroom - There are loads of mushrooms here during monsoon season. New species are still being found in Ramsey Canyon!

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There are 4 different varieties of skunks here in Ramsey Canyon.

Coatimundi walking the property.

Ringtail Cats are elusive but are here most nights.

Coues Whitetail Deer Buck