33 Birds of Madera Canyon - Desert Birds Documentary

Enjoy 33 bird species from Madera Canyon along with their natural sounds and facts! In this video you will see the Elegant Trogon, Acorn Woodpecker, Arizona Woodpecker, Ladder-backed Woodpecker, Gila Woodpecker, Gilded Flicker, Red-naped Sapsucker, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Painted Redstart, Rivoli’s Hummingbird (Magnificent Hummingbird), Anna’s Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird, Calliope’s Hummingbird, Bridled Titmouse, Pyrrhuloxia (Desert Cardinal), Northern Cardinal, Hybrids of Pyrrhuloxia & Northern Cardinal, Phainopepla (Black Cardinal, Goth Cardinal), Vermilion Flycatcher, Black-throated Sparrow, Rufous-winged Sparrow, Orange-crowned Warbler, Verdin, Canyon Towhee, Spotted Towhee, Abert’s Towhee, Green-tailed Towhee, Yellow-eyed Junco, White-breasted Nuthatch, Hepatic Tanager, Bewick’s Wren, Mexican Jay, Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay and Wild Turkey (Gould’s Turkey), Coatimundi and Badger.
See the famous Desert Cardinal, the Pyrrhuloxia, and its hybrid offspring from lower elevations. Hear the songs desert birds filling the various elevations of Madera Canyons with their melodies.
Madera Canyon is famous for its exotic bird species that are difficult or impossible to find elsewhere in the US. Nestled in the Santa Rita Mountains, Madera Canyon’s various altitudes provide contrasting microclimates that support over 250 bird species. If you’re a bird-lover or nature enthusiast then Madera Canyon is a must-see destination for you. The endemic fauna and bird species offer a completely unique experience that you’ll never forget. With Saguaro National Park nearby, you can add dozens of species to your life list in less than one week. Visit the Sky Island and see what it has in store for you!
I spent over a week at Madera Canyon filming these birds and recording their sounds. It was such an amazing experience that Madera Canyon quickly became one of my favorite birdwatching spots. The natural bird sounds fill the air while colorful birds fill the trees. After enjoying one of the most popular birding spots in the US, I felt compelled to share my experience with you. I hope you learned something from this video or simply enjoyed the beauty of the avian world!
Filmed on my Canon R7 camera, RF 600mm F11 lens, RODE VideoMic Pro+

00:00 Intro
00:22 Elegant Trogon
00:44 Acorn Woodpecker, Arizona Woodpecker, Ladder-backed Woodpecker
01:51 Gila Woodpecker, Gilded Flicker, Red-naped Sapsucker
02:24 Painted Redstart
03:02 Rivoli's Hummingbird (Magnificent Hummingbird)
03:56 Bridled Titmouse
05:01 Pyrrhuloxia, Northern Cardinal, Hybrid Cardinal-Pyrrhuloxia
05:39 Phainopepla (Black Cardinal)
05:58 Vermilion Flycatcher
06:21 Canyon Towhee, Spotted Towhee, Abert's Towhee, Green-tailed Towhee
06:55 Desert Bird Sounds
08:23 Wild Turkeys (Gould's Turkey)

[withvinayak]

So amazing to see these birds! Visited Madera canyon in 2021. The place is amazing for birders! Thanks for sharing

[naiyeak]

I am from singapore i love birds
I hope to visit this God given place someday!!!❤❤❤😊😊😊thank you for your beautiful and informative information

[endeeray]

Not only did I enjoy this but my indoor only cat was obsessed. Better than all the cat TV programs.

[RonaldKotinsky]

Great info! You taught me something new!

[farginargle]

Thank you for this video. I live in Tucson and will surely visit soon to see who is at home in the winter, and again in spring. I am wondering if you have ever seen a very unusual dove, grayish brown with no markings, not graceful looking at all, oddly heavy looking, even kind of surly attitude. I cannot find reference to this bird. We saw two at the entrance to Empire Ranch when they landed on the sign board. I find it intriguing that it is missing from the record.

[danielcronk]

when is the best time of year to catch the good array of hummingbirds at Madera?

[Zhorellski]

What's the best month to go see the Elegant Trogons?