Birding
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Bisbee AZ: Birders' Delight!
Live ItemThe Ideal Depth of Winter Excursion + Birder's Delight
The funky art town of Bisbee, Arizona, is but a 90-minute drive from Tucson yet it offers world-class birding in two separate locations. Your base will be a five-star, art-filled townhome in the heart of "Old Bisbee" and next door to the iconic Copper Queen hotel.
This large, comfortable ground-floor apartment has two bedrooms, two baths, a living room, and kitchenette. A former Western Union office for the Copper Queen mine, the townhouse is filled with gallery-style art and decor throughout.
You can visit nearby Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area to see Sandhill Cranes (30,000 in mid-January 2026), Vermilion Flycatchers, Loggerhead Shrikes and many species of shorebirds, herons, and raptors. The other nearby wildlife hotspot is Ramsey Canyon, where you might see a Flame-Colored Tanager, an Aztec thrush, and Eared Quetzal or any one of six species of hummingbirds.
The town itself is very entertaining, with galleries and antique stores nestled between coffee shops and galleries. Historic Tombstone is only a 20-minute drive to the north.
Value $1150
-Up to 4 guests. 5-night stay.
-Must book stay by April 30, 2027.
-Subject to availability.
-AirBnB link
Thanks so much to Bisbee resident and owner, Jim Mullen, for this fantastic winter getaway!
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Birding in Missoula Tour
$50Revel in Missoula's amazing avian life with this birding tour for two with naturalist Elena Ulev of Blue Heron Nature Tours.
Missoula has many great places to bird year-round. From bohemian waxwings and northern shrikes in the winter to yellow warblers and mountain bluebirds in the summer, every season is fun to bird in. You will go to Elena's favorite local spot which has forest, riparian, and grassland habitats, ensuring that you see a huge variety of birds.
To date, Elena has recorded 119 bird species at this spot, which includes raptors, waterfowl, shorebirds, owls, and migratory songbirds.
Length: 2 hours - 9:00-11:00 a.m OR 12:00-2:00 p.m.
The walk is 1.7 miles long on a flat gravel path that is handicapped accessible and there are restrooms at the trailhead. If you need a wheelchair suitable for gravel trails, they are available to rent in Missoula for free. New Vortex binoculars are available to borrow. Elena will bring her Vortex spotting scope to hone in really closely on the birds.
Must be used by October 16th, 2027.