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Birding Around Chiricahua National Monument
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Chiricahua National Monument
Chiricahua National Monument
Chiricahua National Monument entrance sign

Overview

Chiricahua National Monument is located on the northwest side of the Chiricahua Mountains. The birding here isn't as good as places farther southeast (e.g., Cave Creek Area), but it can be good. Near the park entrance, look for grassland sparrows, Loggerhead Shrike, and hawks. In the canyons and at higher elevations, look for Mexican Jays, Dark-eyed Juncos, warblers, and other birds typical of the area.

During May and June 2011, the Horseshoe Two Fire burned almost 350 square-miles in the Chiricahua Mountains, including much of the park. Considerable birding habitat remained, and the shrubby vegetation is regrowing. Birds have returned too.

Link to the NPS website for information on visiting and camping in the National Monument. Link to Chiricahua Mountains Area Map or National Monument Map.

Chiricahua National Monument
Chiricahua National Monument entrance
Chiricahua National Monument
Grasslands and scattered trees provide habitat for birds
Chiricahua National Monument
Check wires for grassland sparrows
Chiricahua National Monument
Check poles and trees for hawks (e.g., Swainson's Hawk)
Chiricahua National Monument
Chiricahua National Monument Visitor Center
Chiricahua National Monument
Bonita Canyon Drive approaching Bonita Canyon Campground
Chiricahua National Monument
Bonita Canyon Campground information sign
Chiricahua National Monument
Campground rules and regulations
Chiricahua National Monument
Entering Bonita Canyon Campground
Chiricahua National Monument
Bonita Canyon Campground
Chiricahua National Monument
Bonita Canyon Campground
Chiricahua National Monument
Bonita Canyon Campground
Chiricahua National Monument
Bonita Canyon Campground
Chiricahua National Monument
Mexican Jay at drinking fountain
mexican jay
Mexican Jay in mid-elevation oaks
Chiricahua National Monument
Mexican Jay nest near Visitor Center
Chiricahua National Monument
Bonita Canyon Drive at middle elevations with lots of birds
Chiricahua National Monument
Bonita Canyon Drive at middle elevations with birds in the trees
Chiricahua National Monument
Bonita Canyon Drive at middle elevations with birds in the trees
Chiricahua National Monument
Bonita Canyon Drive at middle elevations with birds in the trees
Chiricahua National Monument
Bonita Canyon Drive at upper elevations
Chiricahua National Monument
Bonita Canyon Drive at upper elevations
Chiricahua National Monument
Highest elevations (Massai Point) provide good birding and hiking
Chiricahua National Monument
Highest elevations (Massai Point) provide good birding and hiking

Happy birding! All distances, elevations, and other facts are approximate.
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