Madera Canyon is one of the world's premier birdwatching sites, located near Tucson, Arizona, United States. Madera Canyon is located in the Santa Rita Mountains 40 miles (65 km) southeast of Tucson. Birding or birdwatching is a hobby concerned with the observation and study of birds (the study proper is termed ornithology). ... A city street near downtown Tucson, Arizona. ... State nickname: The Grand Canyon State, The Copper State Other U.S. States Capital Phoenix Largest city Phoenix Governor Janet Napolitano (D) Official languages English Only State Area 295,254 km² (6th) - Land 294,312 km² - Water 942 km² (0. ... The Santa Rita Mountains is a mountain range extending 42 km (26 mi) from northwest to southeast, located 65 km (40 mi) southeast of Tucson, Arizona. ... A city street near downtown Tucson, Arizona. ...