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Paton’s Bird House

*Pictures taken July 15, 2013

I have wanted to mention this for 3 months or so.

Just down the road from the TNC is Paton’s Bird House. From my understanding, The Paton’s had so many bird feeders out for such a long time, like 30+ years, that it has become a Birder’s destination.

They have some awnings and benches/chairs set up in the back yard, there is no fee, but they do ask for donations for sugar and seed. They also ask that you sign in. You park outside the gate and walk around the right side of the house and you will see a few hundred birds all at once.

No exaggeration.

The Paton’s have both past away, and the house is for sale, but the State of Arizona and the daughter of the Paton’s want to only sell the house to a BIRDER who will keep the tradition of the birds going since it has become such a legendary birders stop, that the State has hired the current care taker, Larry Morgan, to take care of the birds until they find a buyer.

Larry Morgan is from Mississippi and is a very friendly and knowledgeable birder and we have always enjoyed our conversations with him.

We highly suggest stopping by here when in the area, its a easy way to see many birds of many kinds.

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