Overview

The Southwestern Research Station is an American Museum of Natural History research facility focusing on the ecology of the southwestern mountains and ecosystems. The station acts as a B&B when the facilities are not filled with visiting researchers.

Being good neighbors, they put out seed and nectar to attract bird species and allow the public to walk into the area and watch the birds. Visiting birders should park near the entrance and walk past the gift shop and down the main road. The hummingbird feeders are on the left past the office at the end of the main road.

The grounds are particularly good for hummingbirds, and Magnificent Hummingbird, Blue-throated Hummingbird, and Black-chinned Hummingbirds can be abundant. The feeders are in wire cages to discourage Coati.