Whether you take a Sky Islands Nature Adventure with us, stay at our unique Glamping site, or come along on a Birding & Biodiversity Tour of our Raven’s Nest Nature Sanctuary, we want for you to always be comfortable and enjoy the amazing luxuries afforded at our unique Eco-Lodge. Set amidst the resplendent beauty of Nature, all the beautiful accommodations and facilities at Raven’s Nest Nature Sanctuary are designed to maximize your opportunities for relaxation, learning, and exploration. ![]() Please let us know if you would like to arrange a custom-made Butterfly Safari with us! Over 133 species are included on the list of Butterflies for nearby Sonoita Creek State Natural Area & Patagonia Lake State Park. We have planted hundreds of native plants since our arrival in 2008, helping to support our Butterfly diversity. Many additional species may be found as well at our Nature Sanctuary, given the diversity of our plant communities as well as the proximity of Sonoita Creek State Natural Area’s 9,000 acres of wilderness. To view the Raven’s Nest Butterfly List as of that date please click: PDF. On Auga Butterfly Survey conducted within Raven’s Nest Nature Sanctuary recorded 47 species. Invertebrates, for example, often help support the larger “flashier” species of wildlife – either directly as food or as plant pollinators. Each has a vital role to play in our ecosystem. Invertebrates at Raven’s Nest Nature Sanctuary are legion, yet we’re almost entirely lacking in biting flies or mosquitos! We do have flies (Robber Flies) that eat Paper Wasps, Wasps that consume Tarantulas, and Tarantulas that can eat Lizards… you get the idea! We encourage a deep appreciation of all species great and small at our Nature Sanctuary. One species of Whiptail Lizard here amazingly consists only of females! Ornate Box Turtles wander amidst the lushness of monsoon season, while a diverse assemblage of Lizards will tempt you into closer viewing. Here are some of the species resident at Raven’s Nest Nature Sanctuary: and lumber about with impunity at night given their highly toxic skin. Gila Monsters, though reclusive, are an exciting find in summer, as are several species of Rattlesnake (don’t worry, they don’t want to bite you!), Sonoran Coral Snakes, and many non-venomous species. Huge Sonoran Toads – common residents – are the largest Toad species in the U.S. ….and a diversity of smaller species – many more typical of Mexico.īirds and Mammals are joined by some of the most exciting Reptile and Amphibian species found in North America.Mexican Long-tongued Bat & Lesser-long-nosed Bat – nectar-feeding species.Southern Grasshopper Mouse – a predatory species that eats other Mice!. ![]() To download a detailed Raven’s Nest Bird List, please click: RAVEN’S NEST BIRD LISTĮqually impressive are our Mammals, which include:
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