Audubon Southwest is a regional office of the National Audubon Society, covering Arizona and New Mexico.

Audubon protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation.

Our Work

Randall Davey Audubon Center and Sanctuary

Visit the Randall Davey Audubon Center and Sanctuary in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Visit Website

The Rio Salado Audubon Center, a rusted crimson building nestled amidst blooming desert foliage in Phoenix, Arizona.

Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Photo: Luke Franke/Audubon

Visit the Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

Visit Website

The Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch, a tan building in the middle of a grass and scrubland in southern Arizona.

The Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch in Elgin, Arizona. Photo: Corey Lycopolus/Audubon

Learn about the Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch in Elgin, Arizona.

Visit Website

Recent News

News

Hands on STEAM learning at Rio Salado

By Juliana Gomez

Plus three free activities!

News

Historic $300 million appropriated for New Mexico water conservation, agriculture, and outdoor recreation

By Judy Calman

State legislative session results in Audubon-supported funding for Land of Enchantment Legacy Fund

News

Bird of the Month: Rock Wren (Salpinctes obsoletus)

By Thomas Kush

Just in time for the changing season, you can listen for this bird of the month’s song! Rock Wrens are remarkable singers that can have a song repertoire of more than 100 song types, many of which appear to be learned from their neighbors.

News

Bird of the Month: Lucy’s Warbler (Oreothlypis luciae)

By Tucker Davidson

Lucy’s Warblers are small, desert-dwelling warblers found in the Southwestern United States. These warblers have historically found their stronghold in dense, lowland riparian mesquite bosques, which can be some of the hottest places in the country.