Ash Canyon Bird Sanctuary — Attraction in Sierra Vista Southeast

Well, it's certainly a nice setup to see and photograph hummingbirds and other birds. But to charge $5 to get in and then an additional $15 if you bring a tripod in is absolutely ridiculous! And then on top of that, you have to pay that same fee EACH time you visit! A one time fee should cover you for multiple visits while your in the area. I realize it costs money to maintain the feeders, but the $15 tripod fee is a joke! How is one supposed to photograph the birds with a big heavy lens and not use a tripod? Talk about taking advantage of a situation. A bit greedy if...

Perhaps the highlight of my birding trip in SE AZ. In my April visit you could get 40 species at the feeder without effort. Mary Jo also has perhaps the most reliable Montezuma Quail in the country and definitely the only reliable Lucifer's Hummingbird. She built this place with photographers in mind so there's tons of natural perches and water features. The light is best in the morning. She asks for a small donation of $5 off-peak and $10 peak season. Given that she spends $13,000/ yr on the feed, I'd encourage...

Though no longer a B&B, this is one of the finest birding spots in southeastern Arizona. For $10 a person (and an additional $15 for photographers), you can spend ALL day here, dawn to dusk, and easily see birds not found anywhere else in the US, or even in Arizona. And for $100 a day, you get complete access to the place, including the blind and feeder setup. We did it, it was worth it! Rare birds so close to you that you can barely focus on them. If birding is your thing, then I HIGHLY,...