It's not simple and straightforward to get there on a narrow dirt road and they tell you very forcefully NOT to ask the neighbors for directions. But I made it the first time and chose an easier route than the one Google Maps suggested for my return visits. It is not a car bird, but about half of the sanctuary is on smooth, easy to negotiate dirt paths, the rest is less smooth. I was able to manage it, but was glad to have the walking poles. Regardless it is all in a pretty compact space. There is a restroom on-site but down a few steps.
There are @20 Hummingbird feeders mixed in with seating and other feeders -- there is always something to watch but The star of the show here is the Hummingbirds...
Anna's Hummingbird - fairly common in Arizona
Black-chinned Hummingbird - This is just about the only place I saw these. Love the purple neck band!
Broad-billed Hummingbird - the most ubiquitous Hummingbird I saw, love it's orange bill and colorful plumage. When the light hits it just right -- Gorgeous!
Lucifer Hummingbird - This was a rare gem -- Purple gorget and curved bill. Everyone was looking for this one.
Rivoli's Hummingbird -- the biggest of the bunch and kind of a bully. Still its a beauty.
The Hummers are the star but the featured players are not slouches either.
Wilson's Warbler
Black-throated Gray Warbler - not my first sighting, but my first photos...
Hutton's Vireo in the water feature
Lazuli Bunting -- a better look & photo than the ones in Paradise
Female Lazuli Bunting
Scott's Oriole
Bullock's Oriole
Black-headed Grosbeak
Wild Turkeys take over the feeders
And there's more...
Pine Siskin
Lark Sparrow (of course)
Chipping Sparrow
Mexican Jay
Curved-bill Thrasher
Cassin's Kingbird
Ladderback Woodpecker
And Mammals too --
Arizona Gray Squirrel
Botta's Pocket Gopher
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