Exploring Sierra Vista

The Hummingbird Capital of Arizona

Sierra Vista is known as the Hummingbird Capital of Arizona. Year-round, birders flock to the area in order to catch glimpses of rare hummingbirds as they come and go throughout the seasons. This year, the City of Sierra Vista is celebrating Hummingbird Month, starting August 1st. Every week will feature a hummingbird related activity to engage and educate the community. In addition to hosting activities, the city has started a business program called Hummingbird Heroes. This program allows businesses to become Hummingbird Heroes by hosting events, promotional specials, or donation jars that benefit the Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory (SABO).

Schedule of Events

  • August 1st
    • 6:30PM: Hummingbird Music & Movement Storytime
  • August 6th
    • 1:00PM: Lively Little Birds with Tom Wood of SABO
  • August 8th
    • 1:00PM: Come & Create DIY Hummingbird Feeders
  • August 10th
    • 8:00AM: Hummingbird Hunt
    • 12:00PM: Paint It: Hummingbird Water Color
  • August 12th
    • 4:00PM: Native Seed Bombs
  • August 17th
    • 7:00AM: 23rd Annual Hummingbird Triathlon
    • 10:00AM: Southwest Saturday
  • August 24th
    • 8:00AM: Hummingbird Hunt
    • 1:00PM: Hummingbird Art Circle
  • August 30th
    • 5:30PM: Family Fun Night Hummingbird Bingo
  • August 31st
    • 2:00PM: Hummingbird Trivia

For more information on the schedule of events, please visit the City of Sierra Vista website and look at their calendar for August.

Other hummingbird and birding related activities going on in the month of August include the Southwest Wings Summer Festival (July 31st-August 3rd), which is being held at the Sierra Vista Mall, Hummingbird Banding on Saturdays at the San Pedro River House, and more. On the Sierra Vista website, there are a list of Hummingbird Hero events and promotional items occurring in the month of August.

August is going to be a great month, providing residents and visitors the opportunity to help SABO, learn more about hummingbirds, and connect with others. Be sure to check out SABO and Southwest Wings for educational information. Even though summer is coming to a close, it doesn’t mean the fun has to end. Grab your friends and family and get out and learn something unique and cool. Whether you’re from Sierra Vista or a visitor, an avid birder or a novice one, you’re bound to learn something cool and have a great time!