Wildlife
Cochise County, AZ
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
World-class sky-island birding canyon on the east side of the Chiricahua Mountains above Portal. Coronado National Forest creek corridor with Arizona sycamore riparian forest; Elegant Trogons, hummingbirds, and hundreds of species are the draw. Visitor Information Center, South Fork Road, campgrounds, and nature trails form the public core.
| Region | Cochise County, AZ |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 31.8969, -109.1635 |
| Species | ~370 birds reported in the Chiricahua / Cave Creek complex |
| Signature | Elegant Trogon (summer) and sky-island specialties |
| Manager | Coronado National Forest (Douglas RD) |
| Gateway | Portal, AZ |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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