Lodging year-round by reservation · Observation Room open Saturdays 8:30 am–noon, April–July

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Hummer House, Christoval, Texas – Bed, Breakfast, Birds – home
Day visitors welcome

The Observation Room

A uniquely enchanting experience, whether you study wildlife or simply love the beauty of nature and its creatures.

Saturdays 8:30 am–noonApril–JulyAir-conditioned
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Broad-billed Hummingbird hovering at a red feeder (photo by Sid Rucker)

Watch hummingbirds up close

Whether you are an expert in the study of wildlife or just appreciate the beauty of nature and its creatures, visiting the Hummer House Observation Room is a uniquely enchanting experience.

The air-conditioned viewing room is open to the public on Saturdays from 8:30 am to noon, beginning the first Saturday in April and ending the last Saturday in July. Hummingbirds are plentiful by mid-April, and Painted Buntings arrive in late April, so every Saturday of the season brings something to see.

Visitors seated in the Hummer House Observation Room
Visitors settle in at the Observation Room.

Good to know before you come

  • Day visitors are welcome in the Observation Room and its immediate area only. The rest of the ranch is reserved for overnight guests.
  • The Hummer House is about 18 miles south of San Angelo. Follow the directions to the Brown Ranch entrance and the HUMMER HOUSE sign, then follow the pavement to the house.
  • Want to explore more of the ranch? Overnight guests get access to 135 acres and electric golf carts. See the cottages.
Two hummingbirds hovering face to face

Hummingbirds you might see

Eight hummingbird species have been banded on the ranch. Tap a photo to see it larger.

  • Male hummingbird with a glowing red throat, held gently during banding
  • Broad-billed Hummingbird at a red feeder (photo by Sid Rucker)
  • Broad-billed Hummingbird perched at a feeder port (photo by Sid Rucker)
  • Male Black-chinned Hummingbird showing its violet throat band
  • Lucifer Hummingbird held during banding
  • Anna’s Hummingbird, a first-year male, during banding
  • Calliope Hummingbird held during banding
  • Ruby-throated Hummingbird with its red gorget
  • Rufous Hummingbird held during banding
  • Close-up of a Rufous Hummingbird
  • Ruby-throated Hummingbird showing its brilliant red throat
  • Black-chinned Hummingbird, the Hummer House’s signature summer resident
Plan your visit

Come sit on the porch and watch the show.

Lodging is available year-round by reservation. Call or email Cathy to check dates for the Hummer House, the Lodge or the Hideaway.

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Hummer House
21301 Toe Nail Trail
Christoval, TX 76935
About 18 miles south of San Angelo
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