Lodge · Coronado National Forest
Santa Rita Lodge
Run by Santa Rita Lodge · Mar–Sep
About
Cabins in Madera Canyon at about 5,000 feet in the Santa Rita Mountains, Coronado National Forest, with a wildlife viewing area of seed, nectar and suet feeders and shaded seating. Up to 15 hummingbird species have been recorded from the lodge, and Elegant Trogon is found along the canyon. Bird guides can be booked, and the grounds host hummingbird flash workshops.
Open months
| Month | Presence |
|---|---|
| Jan | Outside the window |
| Feb | Outside the window |
| Mar | In season |
| Apr | In season |
| May | In season |
| Jun | In season |
| Jul | In season |
| Aug | In season |
| Sep | In season |
| Oct | Outside the window |
| Nov | Outside the window |
| Dec | Outside the window |
Light on 15 March
Clear sky
| From | To | Light |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 06:19 | Night |
| 06:19 | 06:37 | Blue hour |
| 06:37 | 07:06 | Golden hour |
| 07:06 | 08:13 | Soft |
| 08:13 | 10:26 | Medium |
| 10:26 | 14:39 | Harsh |
| 14:39 | 16:52 | Medium |
| 16:52 | 17:59 | Soft |
| 17:59 | 18:28 | Golden hour |
| 18:28 | 18:47 | Blue hour |
| 18:47 | 24:00 | Night |
3.2 hours of golden and soft light.
Light by month
Hours a day
| Month | Golden hour | Soft | Medium | Harsh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.1 h | 2.7 h | 6.5 h | 0.0 h |
| Feb | 1.0 h | 2.4 h | 6.4 h | 1.2 h |
| Mar (window) | 0.9 h | 2.2 h | 4.5 h | 4.2 h |
| Apr (window) | 1.0 h | 2.2 h | 4.0 h | 5.7 h |
| May (window) | 1.0 h | 2.3 h | 3.9 h | 6.4 h |
| Jun (window) | 1.0 h | 2.3 h | 4.0 h | 6.7 h |
| Jul (window) | 1.0 h | 2.3 h | 4.0 h | 6.6 h |
| Aug (window) | 1.0 h | 2.2 h | 4.0 h | 6.0 h |
| Sep (window) | 0.9 h | 2.2 h | 4.2 h | 4.8 h |
| Oct | 1.0 h | 2.3 h | 5.6 h | 2.3 h |
| Nov | 1.0 h | 2.6 h | 6.8 h | 0.0 h |
| Dec | 1.1 h | 2.8 h | 6.1 h | 0.0 h |
The lodge
- Distance
- Unknown
- Lens
- Unknown
- Language
- English
- Species nearby
- Broad-billed hummingbird, Rivoli's hummingbird, Anna's hummingbird, Black-chinned hummingbird, Rufous hummingbird, Elegant trogon, Black-headed grosbeak and Mexican jay
For photographers
- Hides on site: No
- Photo vehicles: No
- Power and charging: Unknown
- Internet: Unknown
What the price covers
- Included
- Not stated
Prices are in the operator's currency. Conversions on the site are approximate and marked ≈. Enquiry form coming soon.
Ethics
- Feeding
- Baiting Unverified
- Captive Animals Unverified
Green means ShutterAtlas has checked it. Yellow means it has not been checked yet. Red means it happens here.
Light and conditions
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Light through the year
Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Phoenix time (with summer time where it applies). In-season months are marked.
| Month | Golden hour | Daylight | Sun at noon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | Evening golden hour | |||
| Jan | 07:28– | 17:07– | 10h 19m10 h 19 min | 37° |
| Feb | 07:09– | 17:37– | 11h 5m11 h 5 min | 46° |
| MarIn season | 06:37– | 17:59– | 11h 58m11 h 58 min | 56° |
| AprIn season | 05:59– | 18:20– | 12h 58m12 h 58 min | 68° |
| MayIn season | 05:31– | 18:39– | 13h 47m13 h 47 min | 77° |
| JunIn season | 05:22– | 18:55– | 14h 13m14 h 13 min | 82° |
| JulIn season | 05:33– | 18:55– | 14h 1m14 h 1 min | 80° |
| AugIn season | 05:53– | 18:34– | 13h 18m13 h 18 min | 72° |
| SepIn season | 06:12– | 17:57– | 12h 21m12 h 21 min | 61° |
| Oct | 06:31– | 17:18– | 11h 24m11 h 24 min | 50° |
| Nov | 06:56– | 16:49– | 10h 32m10 h 32 min | 40° |
| Dec | 07:20– | 16:45– | 10h 6m10 h 6 min | 35° |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Unknown
Sources
Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026