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Description
The Paton family lived in the town of Patagonia, adjacent to the Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve, and put out hummingbird and seed feeders -- then graciously opened the yard to birders. The Patons have passed, but the Tucson Audubon Society bought the property and maintains it as a hummingbird sanctuary.
The Paton house is set in a rural residential area with scattered houses, trees, shrubs, and other amenities of rural living. The feeders, on the back of her house, attract a variety of hummingbirds, including Violet-crowned Hummingbirds. Gates are open sunrise to sunset. It's customary to leave a few bucks in the 'sugar jar' to help pay for filling the feeders. |
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Location
Ms. Paton lived in Patagonia on Pennsylvania Avenue. From Highway 82 in Patagonia, turn north on 4th Avenue; turn left (west) on Pennsylvania, and cross the creek. Look for the distinctive "Birder's Haven" sign on the chain-link fence on the left side of the road. Gates are open sunrise to sunset. The address is 477 Pennsylvania Ave, Patagonia, AZ 85624. Link to Map.
Hours
If the driveway gate is open, birders are welcome to visit the hummingbird feeders and seed feeders behind the house. |