tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88399111511379895732024-03-04T21:49:19.108-07:00Gordon's Birding AdventuresDetailing the many birding expeditions and field trips with photos and information about birds and their distribution. Some trips can cover several days, while some may only consist of a short 2 hour hike. Don't be surprised to see more than just birds on this blog. Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13931448617460317916noreply@blogger.comBlogger381125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839911151137989573.post-55432026299269354722020-09-04T12:42:00.002-07:002020-09-04T12:47:19.313-07:002020: A Chaotic Year<p style="text-align: center;"> Not even sure where to begin, as the year 2020 has become probably the most Chaotic Year in my lifetime. First couple of months of the year were pretty much normal and I was anticipating new and exciting international adventures. When March rolled around, things changed quickly. Covid-19 was a new coronavirus that affected all of our lives, and in many different aspects. Just as tighter security and restrictions affected all of us in 2001 due to the World Trade Center incident, Covid-19, has changed our daily lives by learning to assist in stopping the spread of this deadly virus. Most of us have now started wearing face masks, gloves, (when appropriate), hand sanitizers, and disinfectant wipes. Finally, about six months later, we are seeing hope that a vaccine might be on the horizon. Unfortunately, even when a proven effective one is approved for distribution, it is going to be a very long process for people to get vaccinated. So it is not going to be a quick solution that will make this virus disappear. </p><p style="text-align: center;">The need for social distancing, and taking proactive measures, has greatly changed the world of birding. The birding guides in the tropics have been especially hit hard as it stopped all of the birders throughout the world from visiting those countries and left many people without jobs and income. </p><p style="text-align: center;">For me, all birding with friends and guiding came to an abrupt halt and I decided to stay home for much of the time to avoid the possibly of being exposed. Then at the end of April, Chuck, became ill and ended up in the hospital for a total of 10 days and then another 2½ weeks in a rehab center. Once he was released, I became an at-home care giver and it has curtailed a lot of my birding adventures. He is making improvement and I can now leave for a day or two and he can care for himself. Since my quarantining at home, I have had few opportunities to get out and go birding alone. With all the great rarities showing up in Arizona, I had to stay home and miss out on most of them. However, I finally broke down and chased a rarity in southeast Arizona; the Eared Quetzal.</p><p style="text-align: center;">It is bird that I have often pondered when looking through bird field guide books and longed to see, but figured it was rare enough that it might not show up in Arizona in my lifetime. It is a bird from the Sierra Madre Occidental in Mexico and there have been a handful of reports of this bird in Arizona in the past but they are not frequent. A pair has been reported in the Chiricuahua Mountains in southeast Arizona this year and many people were getting good views of them. So I decided to take on a one day trip to try for them even though it was a 4 hour drive to the location from home and another 4 hours back. I went with the option of maybe spending a night somewhere in case I missed them the first day. Luckily, I did not have to do that and I made the trip there and back in one day. There were many other birders also searching for it and all of them were showing constraint and not chasing or stressing out the paid that was there. My photos were a little soft since I got to see them at a distance, but the welfare of the birds is more important than perfect photos.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ah3QHbjRqCwKHIiqOg9pymXJekQmNSAWDdpkUPhBCaoq37AYOdSrL2tajS2FOlF2Y3KJblKIJdz9KX6kKz5uNrpEZieGZDABpMsj4BUbyN1nFrsX5vcy__NwQY5XrxTZQrXQf-E/s1086/EAQU+DCS_8644.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1002" data-original-width="1086" height="576" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ah3QHbjRqCwKHIiqOg9pymXJekQmNSAWDdpkUPhBCaoq37AYOdSrL2tajS2FOlF2Y3KJblKIJdz9KX6kKz5uNrpEZieGZDABpMsj4BUbyN1nFrsX5vcy__NwQY5XrxTZQrXQf-E/w625-h576/EAQU+DCS_8644.jpg" width="625" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eared Quetzal<br /></td></tr></tbody></table></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8t5ZdGjBXZf8tbNrKdUINuKldajwk6cNhH21jCx62lxvVOXSWghrI_lVwh53XcVgo_vcQT9SdgtYy2oLpHxs2-1cpJU_u1_1BAySs2HzLO4HELEq9RuGxtJVJQayELKYXopglxqw/s1830/BRCR+DCS_8604.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1830" data-original-width="1482" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8t5ZdGjBXZf8tbNrKdUINuKldajwk6cNhH21jCx62lxvVOXSWghrI_lVwh53XcVgo_vcQT9SdgtYy2oLpHxs2-1cpJU_u1_1BAySs2HzLO4HELEq9RuGxtJVJQayELKYXopglxqw/w506-h625/BRCR+DCS_8604.jpg" width="506" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brown Creeper</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3pFIYj0JDyrrvSMGGxm1BewoeCjXDJ_KVRXxtbtyjUJEefh84CztO-NHWKvyxJHCvJi2mQiVGv7rNl02PRY2JQiZG9t6FAdgK4EopUmJ170bj5H7qKSip4dEOuE7CCxK2KuSyZiE/s2048/YEJU+DCS_8600.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1821" data-original-width="2048" height="556" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3pFIYj0JDyrrvSMGGxm1BewoeCjXDJ_KVRXxtbtyjUJEefh84CztO-NHWKvyxJHCvJi2mQiVGv7rNl02PRY2JQiZG9t6FAdgK4EopUmJ170bj5H7qKSip4dEOuE7CCxK2KuSyZiE/w625-h556/YEJU+DCS_8600.jpg" width="625" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yellow-eyed Junco</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also found a way to do a little birding in Navajo and Apache Counties of Arizona. We have had a brutally HOT summer this year which broke a lot of records, including the number of days that Phoenix has hit 110° +. Before this year, we normally had 19 days at those extremes. Last year we recorded 33 days, and this year we have currently had 50 days at 110° or higher with a few more on the way. Plus our monsoon season has been a bust with very little rain, leaving the desert parched and dry which in turn has created a very high wildfire danger. My trips to Navajo and Apache Counties at least got me into higher elevations with cooler temperatures and some intermittent rain showers. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On these two trips, I was able to add 18 new species of birds to my Navajo County list and 3 new species to my Apache County list. The trips were definitely worth it and I had my friends Barb and Jeanne to assist me and accompany me on my forays. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxWsj1vkJvQyjOtXmHEcLASqUF_sxAEbgCccV6yRRuWR_z7drPN466FWpJQ2n4D1IE_hGfcWi1qU3iUVQmxpkioUbvnM6QOnVfTU-Qn4spqXCmGSeP-qQR3WK7oeYCi92ZeoRq8wI/s1842/RUHU+DCS_7621.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1644" data-original-width="1842" height="560" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxWsj1vkJvQyjOtXmHEcLASqUF_sxAEbgCccV6yRRuWR_z7drPN466FWpJQ2n4D1IE_hGfcWi1qU3iUVQmxpkioUbvnM6QOnVfTU-Qn4spqXCmGSeP-qQR3WK7oeYCi92ZeoRq8wI/w625-h560/RUHU+DCS_7621.jpg" width="625" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rufous Hummingbird -male</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3s-QrBK5Mq1OdLrdA2eTFPeDCuOqi7fPwS-tVPSI-QXxC9whEYfJdjbd7JqwAIk_q2GXt8OUdtdA_jvgAD3Z07cqXbt-cWn1s45Yr0glLX7oW8EeaL0iU9AZDC6xWkhopnGu8_JI/s1578/RUHU+DCS_7950.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1578" data-original-width="1338" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3s-QrBK5Mq1OdLrdA2eTFPeDCuOqi7fPwS-tVPSI-QXxC9whEYfJdjbd7JqwAIk_q2GXt8OUdtdA_jvgAD3Z07cqXbt-cWn1s45Yr0glLX7oW8EeaL0iU9AZDC6xWkhopnGu8_JI/w530-h625/RUHU+DCS_7950.jpg" width="530" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rufous Hummingbird - male, with light reflecting at a different angle.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9lLCY5KxxuPLGYAsoHIUQQCq06Dm5rF15ltIfIoRFczkR1Lpb4jjNhMDVLMEl5KZEj5TgoVliZsVyoXVDiB-1BpFyuVW2dSuTAHoBU8c5yhiUKibg2Duagk8n45ZBnOpRajvr3NM/s1500/RUHU+DCS_7953.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1302" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9lLCY5KxxuPLGYAsoHIUQQCq06Dm5rF15ltIfIoRFczkR1Lpb4jjNhMDVLMEl5KZEj5TgoVliZsVyoXVDiB-1BpFyuVW2dSuTAHoBU8c5yhiUKibg2Duagk8n45ZBnOpRajvr3NM/w544-h625/RUHU+DCS_7953.jpg" width="544" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU3vBDx6vp2E7PPtXNcfvPxdFT9hshZon0u2usr7J7w0vZFaKivBitEpqdtry01W4CoSU6pXLCSwIcE6cQ2CJrNtAYgpNwprKw7hoWFNBcyoe9-kUgzW6iOX3yW1o1NiH-nJkiK1k/s1962/AMDI+DCS_8168.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1692" data-original-width="1962" height="539" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU3vBDx6vp2E7PPtXNcfvPxdFT9hshZon0u2usr7J7w0vZFaKivBitEpqdtry01W4CoSU6pXLCSwIcE6cQ2CJrNtAYgpNwprKw7hoWFNBcyoe9-kUgzW6iOX3yW1o1NiH-nJkiK1k/w625-h539/AMDI+DCS_8168.jpg" width="625" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">American Dipper - One of my favorite birds and I enjoy seeing them.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtEFgcvu_hZrVaRZgUBSMtwYmnfn_RU7v43OY2GIG947A-qtev2tkr47JdlyMleuIiVClyKPpAgGsSA0lmOLlB2GGeI8Pv_ESa46xlJqO3IBzVPDsK8pWLk8p0xfeXBgQd-m1W98w/s1944/BTPI+DCS_8047.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="1668" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtEFgcvu_hZrVaRZgUBSMtwYmnfn_RU7v43OY2GIG947A-qtev2tkr47JdlyMleuIiVClyKPpAgGsSA0lmOLlB2GGeI8Pv_ESa46xlJqO3IBzVPDsK8pWLk8p0xfeXBgQd-m1W98w/w538-h625/BTPI+DCS_8047.jpg" width="538" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Band-tailed Pigeon - This is the best photo I have ever got of this species.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCbrpLeh3CW97yw8s4xrAi8K6PVz5EbMYf3xNPv4ISTJXkwZxYNhTUR8zRmWPIfGHr9welCNyp6paUbZX144tKSg4S-Bh1OKzPDeBKxQ-4vrIly5qVuTMfXn9lKvLVkZrxadCiIPk/s2190/LAZB+DCS_8079.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="895" data-original-width="2190" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCbrpLeh3CW97yw8s4xrAi8K6PVz5EbMYf3xNPv4ISTJXkwZxYNhTUR8zRmWPIfGHr9welCNyp6paUbZX144tKSg4S-Bh1OKzPDeBKxQ-4vrIly5qVuTMfXn9lKvLVkZrxadCiIPk/w625-h256/LAZB+DCS_8079.jpg" width="625" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lazuli Buntings - What's not to love?</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxZ8-a6f44vi6-bgYGUA6hlmbgG1bzKoc8AB9Ejlf2tY50QVC_ARghO37O3bzTKuIOezQrGgNvk_4RbE8IU_-ShnwJaJ2_s3TeS2yh2AyHhps-Z0hNrRN7PB4G4oBCULud-FNfWjs/s2048/WEBL+DCS_7618.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2022" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxZ8-a6f44vi6-bgYGUA6hlmbgG1bzKoc8AB9Ejlf2tY50QVC_ARghO37O3bzTKuIOezQrGgNvk_4RbE8IU_-ShnwJaJ2_s3TeS2yh2AyHhps-Z0hNrRN7PB4G4oBCULud-FNfWjs/w618-h625/WEBL+DCS_7618.jpg" width="618" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Western Bluebird - Juvenile, recently fledged.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL0hfwUX9o373KqUow_u5JcbnU4mv1vUx7a1_NiRpjBzYbLEh4QfZDUWaEX_tK4OkVxJgNxx1R1nfI1SDDnmMC3Xuak5l-B7SmLzA2YySaBFKHWCY5mcYGHG3Ey062vOvc9n0EpPc/s2048/WEBL+DCS_8497.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1850" data-original-width="2048" height="564" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL0hfwUX9o373KqUow_u5JcbnU4mv1vUx7a1_NiRpjBzYbLEh4QfZDUWaEX_tK4OkVxJgNxx1R1nfI1SDDnmMC3Xuak5l-B7SmLzA2YySaBFKHWCY5mcYGHG3Ey062vOvc9n0EpPc/w625-h564/WEBL+DCS_8497.jpg" width="625" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another Western Bluebird - Juvenile and recently fledged.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUGFF3hsgPE7b0z50hEXTBjGkq3HoAzHMmcdsjznhXyrJDOqz97YGERQB-XAvYAJGNxYHBt0cGDaFZwHtuDNOMKJyk81gwVN9gPrX1Oi-MLsbyFVxvmGUdVWw6LpzzTc9HNkMxMOY/s1080/GTTO+DCS_8207.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="876" data-original-width="1080" height="508" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUGFF3hsgPE7b0z50hEXTBjGkq3HoAzHMmcdsjznhXyrJDOqz97YGERQB-XAvYAJGNxYHBt0cGDaFZwHtuDNOMKJyk81gwVN9gPrX1Oi-MLsbyFVxvmGUdVWw6LpzzTc9HNkMxMOY/w625-h508/GTTO+DCS_8207.jpg" width="625" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Green-tailed Towhee - recently fledged juvenile. Had never seen a juvenile before.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8I67MlHvAqcSr_oRaYHoLNHAWOe5zwvi637YT2Hg-BV8fRj-PdazftsUXl134PPf1RVIqWS_MHm6OmPj0-UoKyp6KGN9BM_-oNoVM41rz3Xi4wegZjx8G5qu3PCoP5hx6m4RO_Ao/s1109/CLNU+DCS_8309.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="845" data-original-width="1109" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8I67MlHvAqcSr_oRaYHoLNHAWOe5zwvi637YT2Hg-BV8fRj-PdazftsUXl134PPf1RVIqWS_MHm6OmPj0-UoKyp6KGN9BM_-oNoVM41rz3Xi4wegZjx8G5qu3PCoP5hx6m4RO_Ao/w625-h476/CLNU+DCS_8309.jpg" width="625" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Clark's Nutcracker - Not a super common bird in Arizona.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUzoNaaLrq93ISOCXvaF20ynwA_WzSAiK6hcvj1XM5rDbP2nz4SL31StC1yMxhXTGxPkmyTjXm76geCD8hcUeVClwc3LJPDqksWrISudwrD31iVqZun2B2XZ79SG9aFblPQCY05t4/s1128/BTHU+DCS_8504.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1020" data-original-width="1128" height="564" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUzoNaaLrq93ISOCXvaF20ynwA_WzSAiK6hcvj1XM5rDbP2nz4SL31StC1yMxhXTGxPkmyTjXm76geCD8hcUeVClwc3LJPDqksWrISudwrD31iVqZun2B2XZ79SG9aFblPQCY05t4/w625-h564/BTHU+DCS_8504.jpg" width="625" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Broad-tailed Hummingbird</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqjfksx_vMqSYe37xL-hUA2U4UW5-7jO6RAyttmvUusWR0on9p_eSqJngUvLPmJZRbrJej0CS3ra51XjXEAPNKPYvadxVpXv0mncUSnCg_Ps2wYQvsrajgWkq09cOVIO8fOuU89As/s1452/Arroyo+Bluet+DCS_7767.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1062" data-original-width="1452" height="458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqjfksx_vMqSYe37xL-hUA2U4UW5-7jO6RAyttmvUusWR0on9p_eSqJngUvLPmJZRbrJej0CS3ra51XjXEAPNKPYvadxVpXv0mncUSnCg_Ps2wYQvsrajgWkq09cOVIO8fOuU89As/w625-h458/Arroyo+Bluet+DCS_7767.jpg" width="625" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Arroyo Bluet - This was a new new for me.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhidwASd2sL9z-4tGjPadNvTkTFkdwnm9m95iRpSzfHGPPJ32uxas-fuNnmcV6yM1jH7BD8URBo3UaibfxFdn5N8Qm-QRxueUj1B1sjFfNXmYB0mqbctncpsuUBX4r4oYrhk3uPC3E/s1032/Mexican+Forktail+DCS_7830.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1032" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhidwASd2sL9z-4tGjPadNvTkTFkdwnm9m95iRpSzfHGPPJ32uxas-fuNnmcV6yM1jH7BD8URBo3UaibfxFdn5N8Qm-QRxueUj1B1sjFfNXmYB0mqbctncpsuUBX4r4oYrhk3uPC3E/w625-h466/Mexican+Forktail+DCS_7830.jpg" width="625" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mexican Forktail - Another new one for me.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1590" data-original-width="1980" height="501" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht-xoj-f2jTsJnTQMSn5XTucsk1A7x0mvPKMexgeFizLaTrTXhY5NMt-PNkfmCIV9hrkl4QVzUybz3jiu4H-D0c2sOZatjoTGoCSDA_H65LHMsBN-7AvzNxNHv5FofsQKZVZz27oE/w625-h501/Spotted+Spreadwing+DCS_7873.jpg" width="625" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spotted Spreadwing - Another new one for me.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRCoR9wy8hlR7GhQVe-NbeSnNhX3ORiIZDjH_WFnnZgGkHm9MzEiQUyADCHWbTRip2kUfr2E5JgbgtDVilQpRf0F95AwHsoTdfj6Fzv4IZM2QbLm6nRRGIhTDvlh9NdooTQNqNjQk/s2048/Blue-eyed+Darner+DCS_8510.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1657" data-original-width="2048" height="506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRCoR9wy8hlR7GhQVe-NbeSnNhX3ORiIZDjH_WFnnZgGkHm9MzEiQUyADCHWbTRip2kUfr2E5JgbgtDVilQpRf0F95AwHsoTdfj6Fzv4IZM2QbLm6nRRGIhTDvlh9NdooTQNqNjQk/w625-h506/Blue-eyed+Darner+DCS_8510.jpg" width="625" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blue-eyed Darner</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1486" data-original-width="2048" height="454" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdNJDPTqCTGX8T9IWDw32OU5JGe8-YPvBTLCH1B2A0shndD_cX0aWdXhUlMvphzxbyC7korqbId8hKq2sR68afnQi6qDoUJYXLvBOPmLD0PxZQTWQKw5U3PDieShnB3qYBZimT3Ws/w625-h454/Eight-spotted+Skimmer+DCS_8524.jpg" width="625" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eight-spotted Skimmer</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5QXxN4NGHkw4FaohhMr-46EVpyjL5L0TTF9QhqTnGoe3Cmc8j34ybaDYxNBnF7dPnIUIkRr2Z4IN8-hnEc5HYhop2jRyKYR0x_liiMLEQoXX1nenxF2qhU_kIZZh4b-2WpWxOMl0/s2048/Arizona+Sister+DCS_7925.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1692" data-original-width="2048" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5QXxN4NGHkw4FaohhMr-46EVpyjL5L0TTF9QhqTnGoe3Cmc8j34ybaDYxNBnF7dPnIUIkRr2Z4IN8-hnEc5HYhop2jRyKYR0x_liiMLEQoXX1nenxF2qhU_kIZZh4b-2WpWxOMl0/w625-h516/Arizona+Sister+DCS_7925.jpg" width="625" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Arizona Sister - Did not notice the little fly until I added this photo to this bog post.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYIhvqB7T-fni7qGr9-gz7BLHssIWtYdE-ARGXdg0k-HoFIiKQKZkfQiizKQH9uwA3F9cIHWmUARZS8fxycM2OlQBVjs-5AV3sZPoKmV_qJICzF8ARCCo_wPvGYGWfNKAapjBglfE/s1068/Western+Pygmy-Blue+DCS_7461.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1056" data-original-width="1068" height="618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYIhvqB7T-fni7qGr9-gz7BLHssIWtYdE-ARGXdg0k-HoFIiKQKZkfQiizKQH9uwA3F9cIHWmUARZS8fxycM2OlQBVjs-5AV3sZPoKmV_qJICzF8ARCCo_wPvGYGWfNKAapjBglfE/w625-h618/Western+Pygmy-Blue+DCS_7461.jpg" width="625" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Western Pygmy-Blue - Often mentioned as the smallest butterfly in the world.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6J2qpOzQGAXizfNUqyUvh_XEuazWzbvVt1KPa084AEeqN26twlquBeDT9huVn48MK4SLZqMaL9zmtCt21dg7pDmTid_yDtWIEegeo4hWkmvwMF63GqTIhe1gh5J3XmS9mKfk68Nc/s2048/Greater+Short-horned+Lizard+DCS_8267.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1604" data-original-width="2048" height="393" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6J2qpOzQGAXizfNUqyUvh_XEuazWzbvVt1KPa084AEeqN26twlquBeDT9huVn48MK4SLZqMaL9zmtCt21dg7pDmTid_yDtWIEegeo4hWkmvwMF63GqTIhe1gh5J3XmS9mKfk68Nc/w500-h393/Greater+Short-horned+Lizard+DCS_8267.jpg" width="500" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Greater Short-horned Lizard - Just a baby and the next photo will give some perspective of its size.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg12WUpcI3OpfP4TjS7JI4Yhk_jEoWbx7LZ-8W4o9zLtNwbFril8hTGEkTBD1lJ8vRsjD7d8SqbCJXNv2xEP7KnkZ-ZEbrqUvzUfH6ysTbG_jd6FvYruCdOAjU8t1F7xAQmybO1bIc/s960/117985895_10223750627858745_4769113746578686710_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg12WUpcI3OpfP4TjS7JI4Yhk_jEoWbx7LZ-8W4o9zLtNwbFril8hTGEkTBD1lJ8vRsjD7d8SqbCJXNv2xEP7KnkZ-ZEbrqUvzUfH6ysTbG_jd6FvYruCdOAjU8t1F7xAQmybO1bIc/w469-h625/117985895_10223750627858745_4769113746578686710_n.jpg" width="469" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here it is in my hand. What a cutie and glad I was alert enough to spot it.<br /><br />With Covid-19 coupled with the severe summer heat in Arizona this year,it has been a challenge to really enjoy the outdoors and all that nature has to offer. But with the summer starting to wind down and lower temperatures on the way, I hope to get out and see and enjoy a lot more of nature in very near future. Just getting out into nature and some solitude can do wonders for my soul. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13931448617460317916noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8839911151137989573.post-89745669677322007192020-03-03T05:36:00.001-07:002020-03-03T05:36:25.429-07:00February: A Costa's Kind of Month<div style="text-align: center;">
The month of February this year is not only a Leap Year month with 29 days, but it has proven to be a great month for me in observing one of the my favorite hummingbirds; the Costa's Hummingbird. When the desert receives some proper rainfall, the Wolfberry (<i>Lycium andersonii</i>) bushes come to life and start blooming. This shrub in bloom is a favorite of hummingbirds with the small lavender blossoms and when they set fruit and it ripens, many other species of birds feed on the berries when they ripen. This winter has been fairly decent in the rainfall department, so it has been fun observing the Anna's and Costa's Hummingbirds fight over feeding rights and defending their territories. These mornings have allowed me to get some fun photos of the Costa's Hummingbirds and a few of the Anna's as well. Below are 3 photos of Costa's males and 3 photos of Costa's females, followed by 2 photos each of Anna's males and females.</div>
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Costa's Hummingbird - Male</div>
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Costa's Hummingbird - Female</div>
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Anna's Hummingbird - Female</div>
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Hummingbirds have kind of been the stars of the show for the month, but they are most definitely the only interesting and great birds that were observed. The one regular Western Screech-Owl that I had been monitoring, turned into two after discovering a second one in a second cavity. </div>
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One of the biggest highlights for me in February was getting a new yard bird. Glanced up in my neighbor's tree to see a small falcon and at first glance, thought it was just an American Kestrel, which I see almost yearly in the neighborhood. But its posture looked a little odd, so I hurried into the house to grab my binoculars and took a second look and WOW! It was a Merlin! This is a male and it is the 'Prairie' subspecies (<i>richardsonii</i>). What a great bird to add to my yard list.</div>
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Merlin - Male</div>
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A trip out west of the Phoenix metro area with 3 birding friends allowed me to get some photos of some really good birds that presented themselves well enough to capture a few photos. Bell's Sparrow can sometimes be a bit difficult to to find and identify in the winter due to the fact that we have many more Sagebrush Sparrows and the 2 are not always easy to distinguish one from the other. Plus, I have never really gotten very good photos of Bell's Sparrow. LeConte's Thrasher. What can I say about this bird, except that it is one of the most sought after birds in Maricopa County? And who doesn't like Long-billed Curlews? When a flock flies over, you start clicking away. </div>
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A trip to southeastern Arizona gave me a chance to photograph a Mexican Duck and this post is the first time that I have included it in one of of blog posts since it is now considered a separate species according to Clements list of birds of the world. Hepatic Tanagers and two species of titmouse are nice additions for the month.</div>
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And finally a few of the desert regulars that I have had the pleasure of seeing in February.</div>
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The month of February was a month of enjoying our fine feathered friends in the Sonoran Desert. Spring migration is just around the corner.</div>
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For those that read my previous blog post, you are probably aware of the emergency trip that I made to Nebraska in the middle part of January for about 10 days. My return to Arizona was very much anticipated. The climate difference between these two states is very evident during winter. Nebraska was very cold, while Arizona is pretty pleasant with probably a bit more sunshine. Therefore, the birding was much kinder in Arizona with the milder temperatures. This blog post will cover some of the highlights of my birding in the last half of January in Arizona.</div>
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A couple of trips to the Sunflower area northeast of Mesa, Arizona, provided some different habitat than the regular Sornoran Desert habitat that I usually visit. One of the birds was a Juniper Titmouse which is a species often requested from out of town visitors. It is usually seen in a habitat with Juniper trees and would be very rare in an urban area. Most people will see it as just a boring gray little bird, but to a birder they are rather cute and far from boring . </div>
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I still made a few trips to my favorite hiking spot in South Mountain Park near Phoenix to enjoy some of the regular desert birds. The following photos depict some of those birds.</div>
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A few trips to the Gilbert Riparian Preserve rounded out the rest of my outings an looking for birds. This place is always amazing and can result in a fairly large list of species if a person really gets serious on trying to identify any and all birds that can be found there. </div>
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<b><u>Gamble's Quail - Male</u></b></div>
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The biggest surprise for the month took place on January 21st. I was outside in my front yard and glanced up to see a weirdly shaped bird fly from across the street to a tree in my neighbor's yard. Ran into the house and grabbed my binoculars and camera and ran back out and found it high in a tree. It was a Rose-ringed Parakeet, or Indian Ring-necked Parakeet as it is called in the pet trade. And it was a blue color morph which is not the normal color of green found in the wild in Asia. This was obviously an escapee, or someone's pet that got loose. Beautiful bird and one that I had thought many years ago that I wanted as a pet, but the prices back then for this new blue color mutation was beyond my budget. </div>
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Now it is time to start focusing on a couple of future trips. Have a 3 day trip panned to Sonora, Mexico in May and a fairly long trip planned for Panama in July with 3 of my birding friends. And there is another international trip planned for later in the year. However, all the details are not quite finalized. This promises to be an exciting year for birding and naturalizing. </div>
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The month of January 2020, was month of highs and lows. There were two low points in the month and it was the low points that dictated my return to Nebraska and my home stomping grounds and where I grew up. The number one low point was that my only sister lost her battle with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer that she had been battling for about the last nine years. So sad to lose her, but she is no longer suffering from this terrible infliction. During this period, I also attended the funeral of an aunt who had a great life that ended at the age of 96 years. She was the last of my mother and father's generation. </div>
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The weather in Nebraska in January can be a mixed bag, and during that time, that fact was true. Had days that began with single digit temperatures that only warmed up into the 20's during the day, but also had some days that got as high as the upper 40's during the day with sunshine. Some days were windy which exacerbated the cold, but also had some days with no wind and very pleasant. Staying indoors all day, every day, is not usually my norm. I had to get out when I could to revel in some nature, (plus, I had to get away from all the food that was being delivered to the house!) I could have easily put on 20 lbs! My sister would have encouraged me to get out and see some birds and those were the high points of the trip to Nebraska. </div>
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Birding in Nebraska in January is not something that I have done since getting into the birding hobby, and I was able to add 10 new species to my Nebraska list during that time. On my 2nd day there, I discovered a Marsh Wren in some dried cattails in a park near McCook. This species is not normally a rare bird in the state by any means, but in the month of January, it is considered pretty rare and most have migrated to southern and warmer climes. In researching eBird, I could find only 6 other reports for a Marsh Wren in the state of Nebraska for the month of January, and none of those reports were from Red Willow County, which is where I discovered this one. I first detected it by its chit-chit-chit notes and with a little pishing it popped up for a distant photo and eventually came in a bit closer for better photos. This species can be quite shy and hard to photograph. </div>
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Another bird that showed up rare on my eBird report on the second to last day was Greater White-fronted Goose. Not super rare by any means, as reporting 1 would not have been a problem, but anything over that number was rare according to the filters set for Red Willow County. I had 24 of them. In my one photo, I am able to count 23, could not fit in the 24th bird since it was bit further away from the main flock. Easy to count count them by counting the number of orange legs and then dividing by two. HaHa! </div>
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On that same outing a Trumpeter Swan flew in with two Canada Geese. The geese landed in the pond, but the swan apparently was not impressed. It flew around for a couple circles and then headed west. Nevertheless, it was a new county bird for me. </div>
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Other new birds to my Nebraska list included a Northern Shrike and Harris's Sparrow. The Harris's Sparrow kind of caught me off guard, but as soon as I saw it, I thought to myself, 'Of course, this a likely winter species in Nebraska'. The Northern Shrike had crossed my mind as being a potential bird to find in winter, but was not sure of my chances. Thankfully, I missed my turnoff to a lake and went about a mile north before I discovered my error and there was my Northern Shrike. </div>
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Two species of nuthatch were accommodating for photos: White-breasted and Red-breasted. I was rather pleased with the photos of the Red-breasted. Will have keep that one in contention for next year's calendar. </div>
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Many other winter birds were fun to observe and photograph in the cold. Many of these are fairly common and also fairly well known. However, when a common bird presents itself in a nice setting with the right light, I usually have no hesitation in lifting the camera for photos, as you will see in some of the following pictures. </div>
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American Robin - Adult</div>
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While the trip was not a trip filled with joy, I know my sister would have been happy for me in finding and enjoying the birds that I did find during my brief forays into nature. It is a visit and a trip that I will never forget. All of these photos are for you Kathy. I know you would have enjoyed them. </div>
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For those readers that have followed this blog post to the end, I am including some photos of the old house where I spent the first 18 years of my life. The house is now vacant but still standing. My bedroom was in the northwest corner and when winter hit, that room was the coldest in the house. No indoor plumbing until I was about 8 or 9 and we relied on an old outhouse. The house had stucco walls, which probably has kept it standing all these years. Many old wooden houses that are now vacant have collapsed and fallen into disrepair. All the rest of the original buildings on the farm are now gone, except for a couple of old steel grain bins. From what I understand the house is occasionally used as a lodge for hunters these days.</div>
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My third day in Nebraska was a journey to the old farm and to venture to Camp Hayes Recreational Area, which is a small man-made lake not far from the old family farm. The lake is so small that powered watercraft are not allowed. But with the Red Willow Creek feeding it and flowing out of it, there is a lot of great habitat for birds. </div>
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Spent a few hours in the town of Hayes Center reminiscing with my classmates and then headed out, taking the long way back to Denver, with an overnight stop in Sidney, Nebraska. My plans were to leave Sidney early in the morning and head west to Kimball, Nebraska. I was keen on trying to locate Mountain Plover in Nebraska. They breed in western Nebraska in a restricted range and habitat, but are probably a bit more common on their breeding grounds just a bit south, across the border in Colorado. The Mountain Plover is a migratory bird that spends winters further south than their breeding grounds, and some show up in Arizona in winter. This is where I have always seen them in the past. So I was going to attempt to locate them in Nebraska. The drive to Kimball was shrouded in fog making visibility really tough. It was still foggy when I arrived on the roads south of Kimball and was getting a feeling that the weather was going to jinx my effort. Walked down one road for a ways without my camera and found a male McCown's Longspur in breeding plumage! Being without my camera was a mistake, so headed back to the car and got my camera, but was not able to relocate the longspur. Headed down the road a bit further and pulled over and lo and behold, there was a Mountain Plover on a side road. I took photos from the car as I did not want to spook it. Yay, success can be so awesome at times! It is a mis-named bird as it does not spend any time in the Mountains. This sighting was also cool to me as this one was in breeding plumage, compared to all those I see in Arizona in winter, non-breeding plumage. Yes, it is a subtle difference, but still fun to see the differences.</div>
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From there I headed into Wyoming where I have never done any birding in the past, so I stopped at an eBird Hotspot called Wyoming Hereford Ranch which is just east of Cheyenne, WY. A great place to spot and I highly recommend this spot to anyone interested. By then the fog had lifted and the lighting was much better. Ended up with 34 species to start my Wyoming bird list.</div>
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One of the key birds that I wanted in Colorado was the White-tailed Ptarmigan. Unfortunately, due to bad timing and the incredible amount of snow fall in Colorado the roads to the best location were still closed. At least I have learned from this adventure and hopefully I will be better prepared for the next trip to Colorado for this bird. The trip overall, was a success and I am happy with the results. I was able to add 19 new species to my Nebraska list, 9 species to my Colorado list, and got my first 34 species to my Wyoming list. </div>
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It is no secret that Nebraska is my home state, where I was born and raised. That is also where my first recollections and my fascination with our avian friends began. As a farm child growing up in very rural Nebraska, I have some very vivid memories of some of the birds that captured my interest as such a young age. Of course, and like most kids, the more colorful or unusual birds caught my eye back then. Now that I have matured a little more, it isn't always the most colorful birds that catch my eye all the time. (Still hard to ignore those colorful birds!)<br />
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Surprisingly, this year was the 50th year for my high school graduation and of course a get together was planned. My high school graduating class consisted of only 28 students. That tells you how small and sparsely populated some places in Nebraska happen to be. So I planned a trip in late May for this occasion and decided to add in a few extra days for birding and visiting family. Stayed with my sister and her family in McCook and took advantage of the birding opportunities that were there. The first morning, I headed out to Barnett Park on the south edges of McCook to see what I could find. It was amazing and I got the pleasure of seeing and photographing a lot of birds.<br />
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<u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Red-headed Woodpecker</u> - Probably one of the best looking woodpeckers in the United States and I saw a lot of these birds during my visit.<br />
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<b><i><u>Downy Woodpecker</u></i></b><br />
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<u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Spotted Sandpiper</u> - This one is in breeding plumage which we do not see very often in Arizona in the winter months. We normally see the drabber winter plumage without spots.<br />
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<b><i><u>Yellow Warbler - Male</u></i></b><br />
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<b><i><u>Yellow Warbler - Female</u></i></b><br />
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<b><i><u>Baltimore Oriole - Male</u></i></b><br />
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<u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Cackling Goose</u> - This was a new species for my Nebraska list. As a kid, I might have seen them, but just assumed they were probably Canada Geese. (Little did I know back then!)<br />
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<b><i><u>Cedar Waxwing</u></i></b><br />
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<u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Swainson's Thrush</u> - Not a bird that was on my radar, but found out that they are quite common. Helps to pull out the old field guides once in a while to study range maps!</div>
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Later in the day, I headed north of town and visited Red Willow Lake. Saw many of the same birds, but also found a few different birds that I do not recall ever seeing in Nebraska before. No, they are not rare by any means, but I have been away so long, that one forgets what is possible.<br />
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<b><i><u>Bell's Vireo</u></i></b><br />
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<u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Field Sparrow</u> - This was another bird that was not on my radar, but their range does reach Nebraska. Makes me wonder if they were around when I was a kid, but just shrugged them off since they were just LBJ's. (Little brown jobs! Ha Ha!)<br />
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<u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Tree Swallow</u> - Another bird not on my radar, but apparently fairly common, note the man-made nestbox.<br />
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The next day, I headed even further north to the small town of Wellfleet, Nebraska. Not much of a town, but they have a nearby small lake. When I was young and had a great uncle and aunt living in this community and I remember spending a summer with them to help them with their farming. I can also recall our family spending time in the summer to help with the irrigation of the farm land. It was a really nice nostalgic visit and I was astonished by the birds that I found while exploring the town and the land around the town.<br />
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<u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Bars Swallow</u> - These were very common on the farm as they nested in our barn and in the summer they entertained us when we milked cows every morning and night.<br />
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<u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Eastern Kingbird</u> - Another bird that i was familiar with as we had them from time to time on the farm. Western Kingbirds were much more common.<br />
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<u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Gray Catbird</u> - Do not recall this bird from my childhood, but due to their nature to be a bit secretive, they were probably overlooked as a kid.<br />
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<u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Orchard Oriole</u> - This was another surprise to me. I do not remember this species as a kid, but had Baltimore Orioles every year. This bird was fairly common for me on this trip.<br />
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<u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Yellow-breasted Chat</u> - A very enjoyable bird to see and hear, even though they can be tough to see sometimes, their calls and songs cannot be ignored.<br />
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The next 4 photos are the Indigo Bunting, plus a bonus photo at the end. This bird was one of my fondest memories of my interest in birding as a child. Being a farm family, we were very much involved in 4-H and in 1962, 4-H offered a bird course and I gladly signed up. We had to keep a record book, and the Indigo Bunting was the species that I focused on for my study bird. I have added a photo of the page from the record book showing what a talented artist I was back then! HaHa! Regardless, of all of that, this bird along with a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher that visited our farm back then, have been the impetus for my interest in birds. It was such a joyous occasion when the male in my photos below offered me a chance to get all these great photos. It is so blue that it almost blends in with the blue sky.<br />
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So now you all know a bit more about my childhood in Nebraska. It is fun to return after being away for so long and now that I have a much larger understand of birds. There is so much more of the state that I would like to explore. So maybe i need to plan a road trip in the future! Stay tuned for a second post covering this trip to Nebraska and my search for a special bird. </div>
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My first two blog posts featuring my trip to Florida covered a trip to the Dry Tortugas and the chases for some rarities that are hard to find in the United States. There were many more birds that were on my list and of course we planned them into our schedule as well. This trip resulted in 24 new life birds for me and added 30 new species to my ABA list. I am currently at 1042 life birds and 619 ABA birds. For my next goal, I probably have a better chance at hitting the 1100 life bird target. One strategically planned international destination would probably push me over that number. Reaching 700 ABA birds will be a bit tougher as it will require several planned trips to more than one destination in the US.</div>
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One of the species that was high on my list was the Florida Scrub-Jay. There are 4 species of Scrub-Jays in the United States and I had seen and photographed 3 of them prior to this Florida trip. The Florida Scrub-Jay is endemic to Florida and found no where else in the US. They have a specific habitat requirement and although they are not super rare, their range is a bit limited and they are listed as 'Vulnerable' by IUCN. On this day, my birding friend Jeff Kietzman, who lives in southern Florida, offered to show us around and chase some of these target birds on our list. The Florida Scrub-Jay was one of those birds. Our target location was Jonathan Dickinson State Park. When we reached the entrance to the park, Jeff thought we might be at the incorrect entrance, so we pulled in at the immediate parking lot to see if there was another entrance that we should maybe try. As he parked the car, I was looking straight ahead into the scrub and saw a bird perched on the dead snag. Immediately, I could tell it was our target bird the Florida Scrub-Jay and all 3 of us quickly got out of the car to view it through binoculars and try to get some fairly distant photos of this bird. As we were watching it, the bird dropped down off the dead tree snag and headed directly to us. It kept coming and I thought it was going to land on my head, but veered off at the last second and landed in a tree very close by. It was so close, that I could not even use my zoom lens for photos. I had to back up a bit to get photos. You will note that this bird has quite a bit of jewelry on its legs. Most of these birds are banded as young birds in nests to assist in keeping track of their numbers and distribution.</div>
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Same bird on the distant perch.</div>
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Jeff also knew where to find some of our other key targets, including Snail Kite, Gray-headed Swamphen, Shiny Cowbird, White-winged Parakeet, and Common Myna. We are so thankful that Jeff volunteered to help us locate some of these birds. In the process of finding those birds, we also saw many more that gave me opportunities to get photos of some of these birds that I had not been able to photograph in the past. </div>
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<b><i><u>Shiny Cowbird - on right, Brown-headed Cowbird on left for comparison. Had to settle for a couple of distant photos like this one.</u></i></b></div>
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Of course we found many birds on our own as well. With the traffic in southern Florida, we did try to manage our time and destinations to maximize productivity. Here are some more photos of some of these birds that we got to see. Several were lifers and some were new birds for my ABA list and many were just birds that I had never been able to get decent photos. Had a lot of photos to process once I returned to Arizona. </div>
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<b><i><u>Piping Plover - Had only seen this bird once before. </u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>White Ibis - Juvenile - Got my lifer of this species in Arizona, believe it or not! But this was great as I got to see many more in Florida.</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>Fish Crow - Very distinct call, recorded for my eBird report. Very similar in appearance to the more common American Crow.</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>Limpkin</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>Anhinga - Male in breeding plumage</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>Anhinga - Nest with chicks</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>Wood Stork - Pair</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>Black and White Warbler</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>Blackpoll Warbler</u></i></b></div>
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This is a Saffron Finch that I discovered in a cemetery the morning that we departed Florida. Most likely an escapee from someone in the neighborhood. They are established in Hawaii, but not in Florida, so they are non ABA countable in Florida. But it was fun to find something a bit different. Not a lifer for me as I saw several of these colorful birds in Ecuador last summer. </div>
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Par for the course, I did not get to see every species that I had on my original list, but I narrowed it down considerably. Next trip will be fewer life species, but I will have more time to target the species that I am still missing from this key area of the United States. </div>
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Most birders are aware of the Dry Tortugas which is located about 70 miles west of Key West, Florida. This place is often mentioned as a 'must see' for hard core birders. Its remoteness is part of the allure and magic of this place. It is now a US National Park and is home to Ft Jefferson. The Dry Tortugas consist of 7 islets, or keys. The 3 largest keys, Garden Key, Loggerhead Key, and Bush key make up more than 90% of the land mass of the Dry Tortugas. The rest are small and are constantly changing due to weather, tides, and currents. They were named because sea turtles were originally found there and they have no fresh water source. Garden Key is the home of Ft Jefferson and is the only key that is accessible to most people by boat or by sea plane. Bush Key is sometimes attached to Garden Key, but is often off limits as it is an active nesting colony for Brown Noddy and Sooty Terns. During spring migration, this spot is attractive to many migrants crossing the Gulf of Mexico and many drop in to forage and get some energy back before continuing with their journey northward. For those reasons, this spot is a must see spot for most birders. </div>
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The boat ride is about 3 hours to arrive at Garden Key and Ft Jefferson. The seas were fairly void of any seabirds until we approached our destination. We started seeing Brown Noddies and Sooty Terns as we approached about 5 miles out. I was fortunate to get a couple of photos of a Brown Noddy flying close to the boat. What is really cool is the fact that this species was my 600th ABA bird. A great bird for a nice milestone. (700 is a long ways off. Going to take some extra effort to reach that milestone!)</div>
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Once we arrived at Garden Key, we got to observe many more Brown Noddies including many on Bush Key which was off limits for us. Here are some photos of some of the Brown Noddies from Garden Key. Perching and resting space is at a premium and this pair was not about to give up their perch. </div>
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We were able to see the nesting areas of Bush Key from a distance which included Brown Noddy and Sooty Terns. Here is a photo of the nesting area which shows both species and it is followed by a photo of a Sooty Tern that was injured along the shore of Garden Key.</div>
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<b><i><u>Brown Noddy & Sooty Terns - Nesting on Bush Key</u></i></b></div>
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We also were able to find some Bridled Terns on the coal pilings near the camping area. From a distance they might be a bit difficult to distinguish from Sooty Terns, but these were close enough for us to see the different field marks such as the pale mantle and the amount of white on forehead which is different in these two species. </div>
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On the boat trip from Key West to Garden Key, the captain made a point to approach Hospital Key, which was nothing but a long sandbar rising above the water. While this does not sound exciting, it happens to be the small island that the Masked Booby has claimed as their small territory. This was an example of why a zoom lens is needed for photos. Photos had to be made from a distance as the boat could not approach very closely due to shallow water and also to prevent any disturbance to the birds. </div>
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One of the unique features of the Dry Tortugas is the fact that it is one of the very first specks of land that many migrants see as they are crossing the Gulf of Mexico. Due to the extreme distance they have traveled and the possibility of encountering storms or unfavorable winds, many of these birds will land on this speck of land in search of food and water. The only spot of fresh water on the island is inside Ft Jefferson at a cistern where fresh water is stored for the few rangers that live at the park. This water is hauled in on a regular basis and this cistern, which has an open area at the top with a water drip, is the place to get a drink. With fewer trees and a limited water source, these many passerines are easier to observe. Below are some of the photos that I captured of some of these birds. </div>
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<b><i><u>Gray Kingbird</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>Black Skimmers - We enjoyed this flock as we were departing Key West in the morning.</u></i></b></div>
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Ft Jefferson on Garden key is not a paradise for the migrants! It has its share of predators. We documented American Kestrel, Sharp-shinned Hawk, Merlin, Peregrine Falcon, and several Cattle Egrets. The unfortunate victims of these predators were often many of the song birds. However the Peregrine Falcon preferred to feast on the terns and noddies that were in abundance.</div>
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Ft Jefferson on Garden Key - This was taken on our approach to the island.</div>
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I highly recommend a trip to the Dry Tortugas if you are heading to Florida for birding. You can go as a one day trip where you go out and come back the same day. However, you can also go and camp out in the small camping area, but keep in mind that there is no fresh water or food on the island, so plan your trip well. Also, get your reservations in on the Yankee Freedom III in advance. Some of the trips tend to fill quickly. I know that I will definitely find time for another trip to the Dry Tortugas if I make it back to Florida in the future! </div>
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Just a scant 9 days after my return from the trip to Texas and New Mexico, which are covered in my last two blog posts, I made a trip to Florida for birding. This was a trip that I planned with Rob Bowker, another talented birder in the Phoenix area. Both of us needed to visit that state to snag some new life birds and planning the trip together helps to defray some costs, plus it is great to share navigation duties and share information on where to go and what to search for. It also never hurts to have an additional set of eyes when birding. We focused on the southern areas of Florida since we only had 8 days planed. Our target lists were very similar, but with a few differences. As our departure date drew near, we started getting reports of some Caribbean rarities that started showing up in southern Florida. Of course one wants to focus on those rarities because they are not always seen in the US every year and you need to get them when you have a chance. </div>
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Some of the Caribbean species that were on our radar as being reported prior to our visit was Key West Quail-Dove, Bahama Mockingbird, La Sagra's Flycatcher, and Western Spindalis. The Key West Quail Dove was being seen at a location that was less than 5 miles from the Ft Lauderdale Airport and also our motel for that night. As soon as we got our rental car, we headed to the location where we met a good friend of mine, Jeff Kietzmann, who happens to live in southern Florida. Jeff has been birding with me a couple of times in Arizona and it was great to have him assist us. He knew exactly where what trail to get on. When we arrived, other birders were there and they informed us that the bird had been seen about 20 minutes to our arrival. It took about an hour and a half for someone to refind the bird and we all got in on the action. This bird probably bred and nested in the Key West area in the 1800's, but no longer. In fact it is only a rare visitor to Florida now and it walks quietly on the ground in dense cover and is usually difficult to see. Photos were tough to get, but just seeing the bird was spectacular. I have seen this bird listed in the many field guides all my life and was intrigued by its name and its markings and colors. Chunky like a quail, but with dove features, with a bold white facial stripe and iridescent green and purple in its plumage, it is so unlike all the other doves found in the United States.</div>
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Our next chase was going to be the Bahama Mockingbird, which was north of where we were staying and we headed there early the next morning. This bird was first discovered about 3 days before we arrived in Florida and at least stuck around until after we got to see it. We arrived at the location and was the first vehicle to arrive and as soon as we opened the doors, we heard this bird singing. It was right in the parking lot about 20 yards from where we parked. So this was about the easiest rarity to chase. Very similar in appearance to our much more common Northern Mockingbird, it is still a rarity in Florida and much more widely distributed in the Bahamas and many other Caribbean Islands. </div>
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The La Sagra's Flycatcher was not on our radar when we arrived in Florida, but it was discovered about 2 days before our departure back to Arizona, so we made a trip to its location. We arrived early in the morning and ran into a handful of birders that had seen it about 15 minutes prior to our arrival. We met up with a handful of other birders that were there, still looking for it as well and we split up looking for it, but not before we exchanged cell phone numbers to communicate if someone discovered it. One of those people was Edge Wade and she was the person to eventually find it and quickly got all of us notified where she was and we all were able to see it and add it to our life bird lists. This bird, like the Bahama Mockingbird, are not the most colorful birds, but for listers, they are most desirable to add to a life list, especially since we are reporting them in the United States.</div>
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One of the bonuses we had was finding a Spot-breasted Oriole at the same location as the La Sagra's Flycatcher. This bird is an introduced species in Florida from the late 1940's, and both of us had this bird on our target list. Its normal range is southwestern Mexico and Central America. It was was established in the Miami and West Palm Beach area, but recently its numbers have fallen a bit. Nevertheless, it has been accepted as an ABA countable species for many years. </div>
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The only rarity that we dipped on was the Western Spindalis. But that was not for the lack of trying; we visited the spot twice without luck. Three out of four is still a pretty good percentage for those rarities that are not normally found in Florida.</div>
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Those rarity targets were great, but I had several other life birds that I was also looking for and many of them were regular Florida resident birds. My next two blog posts will cover many of the additional life birds, including a special trip to the Dry Tortugas! The rest of this blog post will highlight some of the many other fauna that I got to see. This includes insects and reptiles.</div>
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As you can see, there is a lot more to see and document than just birds alone. While I primarily started out documenting birds, which is still my main focus, there is a lot more life to be found in this world and in the natural world a lot of this different fauna are many times inter-related. </div>
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Central Texas has always been a target location for me to search for some birds. Yes, the Lower Rio Grande River Valley is also high on my list, but with limited time, one has to choose their priorities when planning birding trips. When Chris and I were planning this trip to Texas and New Mexico, one of our prime targets was the Lesser Prairie-Chicken which was covered in my last blog post. That bird alone was the deciding factor to drive instead of fly to Texas. </div>
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We had contacted a good friend of ours, Laurie Foss, who lives in the Austin vicinity. She is an excellent birder and is very actively involved with the local Audubon Society in that area and she possess a wealth of knowledge concerning some of the endemics in central Texas. She graciously volunteered to show us around and help us find some of our target birds. I was able to add 10 new life birds on this trip, plus the 11th lifer was the Lesser Prairie-Chicken in New Mexico.</div>
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Two of the main targets were the Golden-cheeked Warbler and the Black-capped Vireo. The warbler has a breeding range in the hill country of Texas only and no where else. It is a habitat specialist and relies on Ashe Juniper trees to provide nesting material for their nests. They strip pieces of bark from this tree for lining of their nests. They are listed as endangered due to the fact that this specialized habitat is in jeopardy, due to urban sprawl. Thankfully, Laurie knew exactly where this habitat could be found. After hearing several of them calling and catching glimpses of one, I stayed in one spot and figured out a pattern of one of the calling males and then waited for it to return. And it did, and I got great views through the trees and managed a few photos. What a handsome warbler!</div>
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The Black-capped Vireo is another species that has a restricted range in the United States. The biggest area lies in Texas, with a small area in Oklahoma and southward into Mexico. In my humble opinion, this is probably the best looking vireo in North America. This bird was once classified as endangered, but was removed from the endangered list in 2018 and is now classified as 'threatened'. They too require a certain habitat called 'shinneries', which primarily consist of brushy areas with scattered trees of Shin Oak or Sumac. </div>
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Other lifers that I was able to photograph were Carolina Chickadee, White-eyed Vireo, Upland Sandpiper, Black-crested Titmouse, and Eastern Screech-Owl.</div>
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Eastern Screech-Owl was one of the last 2 owl species of the United States that I needed. I am still missing Boreal Owl. (Josh W, if you are reading this, I might have to visit you some winter when the Boreal has another irruption year!) This photo is the best view that I had of the Eastern Screech-Owl and obviously the best photos. We did manage to see a red morph as well, but my photo is far below acceptable for adding to this blog post.</div>
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The next few photos are birds that were <u>NOT</u> lifers for me, but birds that I don't see that often since I live in Arizona, The Golden-fronted Woodpecker and the Sedge Wren were the first photos that I was able to obtain for these 2 species. </div>
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<b><i><u>American Golden Plover - Have only seen 2 of these before. To see 10 of them was outstanding!</u></i></b></div>
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The two most common wildflowers were these 2 and when they occurred side by side, the color combination was outstanding!</div>
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This butterfly represented a new species of butterfly for me. A gorgeous Eastern Tiger Swallowtail.</div>
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This trip was really turned out to be a great adventure. Getting 11 life birds was pretty special. I do need to plan a trip to the Lower Rio Grande Valley someday. There are definitely some life birds to find down there and others to boost my ABA list as well.</div>
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Earlier this month, Chris Rohrer and I embarked on a journey to Texas and New Mexico. We had several targets in Texas, but only one target in New Mexico; the Lesser Prairie-Chicken. This species is endangered and for that reason, locations are not posted publicly. I spent some time weeks before our visit in researching on who to contact. I was able to contact the BLM (Bureau of Land Management) in New Mexico and get permission to pay a visit to one of the leks where the males strut about and try their hand at seducing the females. The location we visited is a permission only location, so it is not recommend that people just go in and disrupt this mating ritual. The BLM gave me permission to visit and supplied some very good guidelines on how and when to view them, including the idea of visiting the lek the day before in the afternoon when it was not occupied. That really helped us get a feel for the lek and how to approach it in the dark without lights. We followed those guidelines and it really paid off. I also submitted a couple of survey forms back to them on our experience. Definition of lek is given below, courtesy of Google Definitions.. </div>
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Here is a sneak peek of this remarkable bird. They are endangered due to the fact that their populations are very fragmented and also have a threat of destruction of habitat.</div>
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We arrived about an hour and 25 minutes before sunrise. We wanted to get there before they started coming in to the lek area. Arriving after they have started, will disrupt the display for that day and in the long run might conceivably disrupt some of their breeding success for the year. That would not a good outcome for an endangered species. At about 5:25 am, we first detected a few clucks of some of the birds that were arriving. We sat in the car with no lights, no engine running and the windows down. (Yes, it was a bit chilly, but in the long run it was totally worth it.) They started getting louder as time went on, even though it was still dark. That is when I made recordings of them. Still too dark and you for sure do not want to use a flash unit or you will spook them. (I almost had a incident, but quickly recovered!) As the sun started coming over the horizon and it got lighter, we had the pleasure of watching the males strut around and clucking and inflating their air sacs and erecting their crests. That is when I took a couple of videos and then started taking photos as the light permitted. As the morning continued to pass, individual females began to fly off from the lek and other into the grassland. The males continued to strut and show off for the few remaining females. At about 7:40 AM, the remaining 7 males all flushed and took off when a Northern Harrier came flying over the lek. Finally that was our queue to leave. Had we left any sooner, we would have spooked the entire population and we did not want to have that happen at the expense of humans. The harrier was a more natural way for them to disband. </div>
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Enjoy the following photos and the videos that I have added to YouTube. You will need to click on the links to view the videos, but you will get a better feel for what happens and how they sound with all their clucking and calling.</div>
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This photo and the next appeared to be perhaps a first year male. He was always on the fringes of the activity and trying to strut his stuff, but got chased off countless times. Maybe next year?</div>
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Two adult males that spent a considerable time fighting for dominance on one side of the lek,</div>
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One photo shows some cages with a male perched on top. They had scattered cages at this location where biologists were capturing and banding many of these birds. My understanding is they are also radio tagging a few of them so they can track their movements throughout the year. You can see that several of them have a lot of bling on their legs. Also wanted to remind anyone that attempts to visit a lek, aviod drinking a lot of liquids, including coffee early in the morning. Sitting the car for almost 3 hours with no way to relieve yourself can get a bit uncomfortable. </div>
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Last October, in conjunction with the AZFO (Arizona Field Ornithologists), annual meeting, Chris Rohrer and I joined forces to do a little birding in southwest Arizona and Sonora, Mexico. The meeting was held in Ajo, Arizona, which is just a short distance to the Mexico border and the city of Puerto Penasco is just a short 1 hour drive from the border. We also visited a small oasis in the desert in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument called Quitobaquito Springs. Going to start off the blog post with the birds of Puerto Penasco. I always enjoy my trips to Puerto Penasco, (aka Rocky Point). With the close proximity to Arizona, it is the shortest distance for us to visit the ocean and the beaches. And of course shore birds and water birds are plentiful.<br />
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Terns filled the air as we walked the beaches of sand. These birds are birds of the sky that feed by diving into the surf to capture small fish. I recall my first visit to Rocky Point when I was naive to sea birds and the difficulty I had with identification. But over the years of seeing the different species, it does get easier. Still not an expert, as it is not a group of birds that are seen year-round in Arizona. We were joined by Keith Kamper for our birding portion in Rocky Point.<br />
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<b><i><u>Forster's Tern</u></i></b><br />
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Probably one of the most iconic birds to be found in and around oceans, is the Magnificent Frigatebird. They are sometime called 'Pirates' of the Sea', due to their habit of trying to steal fish from other birds that are carrying food. They have been known to harass other birds enough to cause them to regurgitate what they have just eaten and the frigatebird is quick to catch the food before it hits the water.<br />
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<b><i><u>Magnificent Frigatebird</u></i></b><br />
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<b><i><u>Brown Pelican - A very common bird along the Pacific Coastal areas.</u></i></b><br />
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Gulls are plentiful as with most ocean areas, but the Yellow-footed Gull's range is pretty much confined to the Gulf of California, and is pretty much endemic to Mexico. However, a few do wander northward and can sometimes be found in and around the Salton Sea of California.<br />
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<b><i><u>Yellow-footed Gull</u></i></b><br />
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This next bird was the most unexpected find in the Rocky Point area. This is a Fox Sparrow and it was feeding in some trash overflow from a local dumpster. Somehow this bird forgot to stop off in Arizona for the winter and overshot its wintering target. Not a common bird to find in Sonora, Mexico. This is the 'Slate-colored' subspecies.<br />
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<b><i><u>Fox Sparrow</u></i></b><br />
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We had the pleasure to observe 4 species of plovers during our visit. It was great to be able to compare, Snowy, Semipalmated, and Wilson's Plovers all on the same beach and sand. (By the way, I am kind of partial to Snowy Plovers!)<br />
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<b><i><u>Snowy Plover</u></i></b><br />
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<b><i><u>Semipalmated Plover</u></i></b><br />
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<b><i><u>Wilson's Plover</u></i></b><br />
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<b><i><u>Black-bellied Plover</u></i></b><br />
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We also got to observe a couple long billed shorebirds; the Long-billed Curlew and the Whimbrel. These next 2 photos help to show the differences for identification purposes.<br />
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<u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Marbled Godwit</u> - This bird has a much different bill than the previous 2 species.<br />
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<u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Willet</u> - Take note of the next photo that shows a much different look when this bird takes flight.<br />
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<u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Willet - In Flight</u> - Hard to believe all that black and white is being hidden when this bird is standing still.<br />
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<u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Least Sandpiper</u> - Probably the most common 'peep' or sandpiper around.<br />
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<u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Red Knot</u> - Yep, it is hard to understand why this is a Red Knot, but this is their winter plumage. Breeding plumage is much different.<br />
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The other part of this blog post is focused on a well known spot in the Sonora Desert, but is just inside the border in the state of Arizona. It is so close to the border that one can see the vehicle traffic on the highway in Mexico that runs along the border. Total distance is probably about 25 yards. This is definitely a spot that would probably be destroyed if a border wall is built in this location. Quitobaquito Springs is an oasis in the Sonoran Desert. It is fresh water spring, that was well known to the Native Americans that resided in the desert southwest. At one time, settlers lived near the spring and dug trenches and created a pond to capture the flowing water and use it for irrigation for a few fruit trees. It is now part of the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument and is being preserved. As it is the only source of water for miles around, obviously, it is a spot that many animals, birds, and insects will congregate.<br />
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Since the water is a draw to a lot of wildlife, there were many migrants that were visiting, including this Wilson's Snipe and Yellow-rumped Warbler.<br />
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<b><i><u>Wilson's Snipe - Keeping an eye to the sky for predators.</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>Yellow-rumped Warbler - Feasting on a tasty snack that it found.</u></i></b><br />
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One of the big highlights at Quitobaquito Springs was a coupe of Odonata experts just happened to visit this spot earlier in the day and discovered a damselfly that is pretty rare for the United States. If I remember correctly, this was only the 3rd record for this ode in the US. So of course, we were lucky enough to see it as well. Enjoy the Baja Bluet.<br />
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Baja Bluet<br />
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Amethyst Dancer<br />
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Exuviae of a dragonfly - In other works, this is this exoskeleton that remains of a dragonfly nymph after it molts. </div>
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In addition to the birds and odes, this location is the home to the Quitobaquito Pupfish, an endangered small fish that is endemic to this location. There are a couple other selected locations for this fish now with breeding taking place to ensure the fish does not become extinct in the case a disaster might take place at this location. </div>
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Finishing up this blog post with photos of a couple more arthropods, just because I liked the photos. </div>
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Empress Leilia<br />
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Variegated Meadowhawk<br />
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White-lined Bird Grasshopper - This was a new insect for me and is pretty handsome for a grasshopper!</div>
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The AZFO meeting had some very informative presentations that adds to a person's knowledge of our avian world. All in all, this was a wonderful 3 day adventure. </div>
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September is the start of mellowing temperatures in Arizona. Yes, it can still be very hot, especially during the day, but the as the nights start becoming longer, the nighttime temperatures, start to drop which create for some glorious mornings for birding. September is also a great month to find migrants as they filter through the state on their south-bound journey. <br />
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When one thinks about migrants, it is warblers that most generally come to mind. We have several species that migrate through the state of Arizona. Some of them actually spend their winters in Arizona, so we get the pleasure of seeing and hearing them all winter. <br />
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<u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Hermit Wabler</u> - This bird is strictly a migrant in spring and fall and most generally are found in higher elevations during migration, but occasionally they can be found in some desert habitats such as this one that I found in South Mountain Park in a dry desert wash.<br />
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<u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Nashville Warbler</u> - Fairly common in migration and can possibly be seen in all types of habitats.<br />
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<u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Orange-crowned Warbler</u> - This is one of the species that will over-winter in many spots in Arizona.<br />
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<u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Orange-crowned Warbler</u> - Note the tidbit that it has found as it forages.<br />
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<u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Chestnut-sided Warbler</u> - This is a fairly rare bird as its range is normally the eastern part of the United States. However, there are a few reports every year in the fall/winter in Arizona. I found this one at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve in October, but it did not stay the winter.<br />
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<u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">'Audubon's' Yellow-rumped Warbler</u> - This is our most common warbler in the winter in Arizona. It is the first warbler that I was able to identify by its chip note. They are very abundant just about everywhere in the state in the winter.<br />
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<u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Warbling Vireo</u> - This leads us to a different group of birds, the vireos. This is a fairly common bird, but not always accommodating for photos. I was happy to get this one to pose for me for a brief moment.<br />
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<u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">House Wren</u> - This species is an elevation migrant. The House Wren does breed in the higher elevations of the state in the summer, but they tend to disperse to lower elevations in winter. <br />
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<u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">American Bittern</u> - Not a real common bird in Arizona, but then they tend to be a bit secretive and are not always easy to detect so there might be a few more than what are being reported. This one spent some time at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve.<br />
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<u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Least Bittern</u> - Another species that tend to be pretty secretive, but luckily this bird has been breeding at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve and if you time your visit just right, there is a good chance you can see one.<br />
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<u><b><i>Great Blue Heron</i></b></u> - Not a migrant and a species that can be found throughout the United States at various times of the year.<br />
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<u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Bald Eagle</u> - Probably one of the most recognized birds in the United States since it is our national emblem. We do have breeding pairs of Bald Eagles nesting along the Salt River and at other spots in Arizona. So when one of these majestic birds offers great views and a chance to take photos, of course I take advantage.<br />
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<u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Vermilion Flycatcher</u> - One of my favorite birds that I cannot resist taking a photo when they perch and present themselves to me. Some of these birds do migrate south, but there are usually a few that will spend their winters in certain parts of Arizona.</div>
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This last photo was taken in a captive enclosure, but it is a bird that used to reside in southern Arizona. This is a <b><i><u>'Masked' Bobwhite</u></i></b>, which is a sub-species of the more widely known <b><i><u>Northern Bobwhite</u></i></b> in other parts of the United States. It has pretty much been extirpated from Arizona and is only found in a small area further south in the state of Sonora, Mexico. However, there is a captive breeding program in Arizona for this species and they are trying to attempt to reintroduce them to the desert habitat where they formerly resided in Arizona. So far, the success has had mixed results. Would like to see this bird make a comeback in this state. Note that this pair has a chick with them. This was photographed at the Sonoran Desert Museum just outside of Tucson.</div>
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Birding in Arizona is always a lot of fun. Yes, there are times when I see the same birds that I always see, but I learn from each one of those encounters. I am currently trying to catch up on some blog posts that I have procrastinated about doing for far too long. With a couple of upcoming trips on the horizon, I know that I will not get completely caught up, but am going to try for one or two more posts before I head off on my next adventure. Both of these trips in 2019 are within in the United States and at the present I do not have any international trips planned. Stayed tuned for more updates and thank you for taking a look at my blog. </div>
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While reviewing my photos from this last fall, I found that I had forgotten about some of the photos of hummingbirds that I took and decided a blog post might be in order to show some of the various stages of what some of these marvelous little birds can look like at other times of the year. It is uncommon that one will see the various plumage variances in field guides and on apps. Field guides do not always show the various stage of plumage molt and lighting plays a big factor in seeing the iridescence that is depicted in field guides or apps.</div>
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Here in the Phoenix area, we have 2 species that can be found as year-round residents; the very common Anna's Hummingbird and the stunning Costa's Hummingbird. Anna's are by far the most common, but Costa's can be reliably found in the right habitats. We do have the occasional rarities in the winter as well. We have had records of Broad-billed, Rufous, Calliope, and most recently a Broad-tailed Hummingbird that has spent winter in the Phoenix area. </div>
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At the beginning of each species, I have included a brief note as to how these 2 species got their names that will hopefully give you a bit of insight on the background of the names of these hummingbirds. Now, let's move on to some photos of them that will show how different they can appear. Lighting plays a lot in how we see them. The males have bright and colorful gorgets, but only when the light is refracted off of them. Many times, all we see is what appears to be a black gorget. When an immature male begins to molt into adult plumage, there is frequently a sprinkling of the iridescence that we can sometime see. With females, there is not as much of a noticeable difference.</div>
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Anna's Hummingbird was named after Anna Masséna, Princess d'Essling, Duchess of Rivoli, who was the wife of Prince Victor Masséna, the Duke of Rivoli. And if you saw the connection to the name of Rivoli's Hummingbird, then you are correct. Rivoli's Hummingbird got its name from the Duke of Rivoli and the Anna's Hummingbird was named after his wife. </div>
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Adult male - Note the light refracting off the crown and left side of throat appear to be goldish/green.</div>
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Adult male, but note the red behind the eye and the rest of the gorget and head appear black.</div>
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Back looks green in this photo, but note the next photo.</div>
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The back appears gold in this photo. All a part of lighting and a good reason to not depend on color all the time for identifying birds.</div>
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Adult male</div>
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Immature male just beginning to molt.</div>
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Same bird as preceding photo, but a different angle.</div>
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Immature male, note the magenta colored feathers which is a part of the molting process.</div>
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Same bird as preceding photo, different angle.</div>
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Immature male, still has a way to to go on its molt.</div>
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Costa's Hummingbird was named after Louis Marie Panteleon Costa, Marquis de Beau-Regard, who was a Sardinian aristocrat and an accomplished amateur ornithologist. </div>
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In this photo gorget appears black.</div>
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In this photo, most of the gorget appears black, but note the purple on the tips of the gorget.</div>
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Another immature male, and below is the same bird but a different angle.</div>
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Just this past week I had the pleasure of hosting a Rufous Hummingbird in my back yard for 4 days. It arrived before the first day of spring so technically it visited my yard in the winter. This species is a long distance migrant, wintering in southwestern Mexico and breeding in the Pacific Northwest and all the way through British Columbia and even Alaska. They migrate approximately 2500 miles twice a year. Pretty remarkable for such a tiny bird! Twice before, I had a Rufous Humingbird visit my yard and both visits were in August on their way south and both birds were one-day wonders in my yard and my feeders. This was the first spring migrant that I had and she decided to stay for 4 days! They are notoriously feisty, and she was no exception. She quickly took charge of my back yard and the resident Anna's did not know how to respond. It was quite enjoyable to watch one for a longer period of time than normal.</div>
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If you love hummingbirds and you live in Arizona, you have a lot of opportunities to see several species. And if you have a home, putting out hummingbird feeders is a great way to attract them to your yard. Even apartment dwellers can get them to visit a feeder on a balcony. They are remarkable little birds with a lot of energy and personality. </div>
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In August of 2018, just a couple of weeks after my return from Ecuador, I had the pleasure of taking some of my friends from eastern parts of the US, that I have known for a few years, birding in southeastern Arizona. The first party was Brian and Larry DeAtley Ellyson and Brian's mother Judi Ellyson. The second party was Jim Austin-Cole and Brian Ahern-Wilson. Both trips covered almost the same areas and both trips took up 3 days of traveling around. There were a few differences in what we visited though. Both trips included a trip to the Chiricahua Mountains. I really had a fantastic time showing them parts of Arizona that I do not get to visit as often as I would like. We got to see a lot of different birds and it is amazing what one finds on one trip and what one finds on another trip just a few days later. These trips were not the first times I had taken them birding in Arizona and I hope it won't be the last. Now I have to find time to head back east in the future and let them show me some of their birds!</div>
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First part will be photos of birds, since that is probably what most readers of this blog would like to see. And birding in southeastern Arizona is one of the premiere spots for birders all over the world come to visit in the pursuit of a lot of specialty birds. Further on down the post, I will add some photos of some arthropods and maybe even a mammal.</div>
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<b><i><u>Five-striped Sparrow - Fledgling</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>Five-striped Sparrow - Adult</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>Hooded Oriole</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>Montezuma Quail</u></i></b></div>
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<b><u>And Now the Hummingbirds!</u></b></div>
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Hummingbirds are one of Arizona's specialties. No other state in the United States has more species of hummingbirds than Arizona, so of course they are always a family of birds to be in the spotlight.</div>
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<b><i><u>Lucifer Hummingbird - Male</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>Lucifer Hummingbird - Female</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>Lucifer Hummingbird - Male</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>Broad-billed Hummingbird - Male</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>Broad-tailed Hummingbird - Male</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>Blue-throated Hummingbird - Male</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>Rivoli's Hummingbird - Male</u></i></b></div>
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Now for some photos of some other interesting creatures that we found on these 2 trips. I do have a bit of a soft spot for butterflies, but just about anything that moves intrigues me and is worthy of photos at times.</div>
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<b><i><u>Golden-headed Scallopwing</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>Marine blue</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>Tailed Orange</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>Dull Firetip</u></i></b></div>
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This had to have been one of the most satisfying weeks that I have had exploring southeastern Arizona. Something new around every bend and even though some of the places were the same, it was a different cast of characters that greeted us. I hope Brian, Larry, Judi, Jim, and Brian enjoyed the time as well. </div>
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Birding for many people, is a numbers game. Keeping track of the birds that one can tick off in a county, a state, or the ABA Area, various countries, and finally life birds, is what many of us do while we are observing birds. The game is sort of like a scavenger hunt with moving targets. Some birders can recite how many species they have in every county, every state, ABA, and life birds. For me, I do good remembering my life list number. I can easily look up my county, state, and life list numbers, but I don't focus on memorizing them as those numbers are constantly changing. <br />
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Since my trip to Ecuador last July, my birding has been relatively curtailed to Arizona. Yes, I have been making plans for some future trips, but in the meantime, I have been exploring Arizona a bit more and learning more about the birds of Arizona and their distribution. In the process I have picked up one new life bird, which was last August in the Chiricahua Mountains of southeast Arizona. Alas, no photos, but I was quite stoked and pleased to see my first Black Swift. I have also added 8 new species of birds to my Arizona list, of which one of them was the Black Swift. Adding birds to my Arizona list gets harder every year. Most are rarities, and require a chase of one kind or another. And some of these new Arizona birds are birds that I have seen in other US states and 3 of them were birds that I have seen outside of the United States. New Arizona birds that I have added include Fulvous Whistling Duck (Texas), Ringed Kingfisher (Costa Rica), Short-eared Owl (Washington), Black Rosy-Finch (New Mexico), Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Oregon), White-throated Thrush (Mexico and Costa Rica), and Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl (Mexico). {The places in parenthesis, are the locations where I have seen them before seeing them in the United States or Arizona.} </div>
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The only species that I was able to photograph in Arizona during my recent chases, are displayed below and even some of these photos are less than stellar. Lots of reasons for the mediocre photos and for some, why photos are absent. I could probably write a whole blog post on why photography can be so fickle. But for me, the nature of birding does not always allow for great photos. It is more about observing the bird and enjoying the moment. Sometimes we get lucky and sometimes we fail.</div>
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Obviously, when chasing some of the rarities, other birds are seen as well. When one is birding in a location that is not your normal spot, you also take time to enjoy the new habitat and what might be waiting in the trees, grasses, or water. For instance, the White-throated Thrush was being seen in Madera Canyon, and when I get to Madera Canyon, I never fail to stop at the Santa Rita Lodge to enjoy their birds. For the second year in a row, a male Elegant Trogon has taken up its winter residence in the lower areas of the canyon. I never get tired of this bird. At one time this was called the Coppery-tailed Trogon and the second photo definitely puts credence to that name. </div>
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That trip also took in some of Patagonia and Santa Cruz Flats as well. Always great to visit southeastern Arizona. </div>
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When the trip for the Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl took place, I was lucky enough to be accompanied by birding friends, Tommy DeBardeleben, Josh Wallestad, and Caleb Strand. And true to form, we explored more areas, including another trip to Madera Canyon. Once again that male Elegant Trogon was just irresistible. </div>
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<b><i><u>Elegant Trogon</u></i></b></div>
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Part 2 is also the finale and will be my last post on the birding in Ecuador. This will cover the remaining photos that I was able to acquire and once again, it covers a wide variety of very colorful and different birds. These first photos are a couple of flowerpiercers, which technically, probably could have been included on my first post that covered the tanagers. They are known for using their sharply hooked bills for piercing the corolla of a flower to get at its nectar.</div>
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<b><i><u>Masked Flowerpiercer</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>Rufous-collared Sparrow - A very common bird and one I have seen a lot in Mexico as well. This is probably the best photo I have ever gotten of this bird. Good looking sparrow!</u></i></b></div>
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The barbets were a couple of species that were high on our want lists and we really enjoyed watching them feed at the various stations. </div>
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<b><i><u>Red-headed Barbet - Male</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>Inca Jay - A subspecies of the Green Jay</u></i></b></div>
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In closing, I would highly recommend Ecuador as a priority birding destination for anyone that wants to get a taste for tropical birds. It is a small country, but the vast amount of habitats really creates a wide diversity of species. I only spent about 10 days and most of that was in higher elevations on the west and east sides of the Andes Mountains. There is so much more to explore. Some of it is still very remote and difficult to reach, but there are also many very nice eco-lodges that cater to the birders and naturalists that want to see some unique flora and fauna. </div>
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Hummingbirds and tanagers were not the only families of birds that we encountered during our stay in Ecuador. There were so many more, but numbers in the families were a bit smaller and did not compare to the hummingbirds and tanagers. So now we move on to the rest of the birds. There are so many that it will require two posts to cover the rest. </div>
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Going to start off with 4 different birds that all start out with the word 'Andean' as the first part of the name. While none of them are related, it does suggest that these species are most likely associated with the Andes Mountains and probably not found outside of this remarkable mountain range of South America.</div>
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<b><i><u>Andean Lapwing</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>Andean Condor - Not great photos by any means, but seeing 2 of them was quite special!</u></i></b></div>
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This next bird is a bird I have about often dreamed about seeing since I was a child. After seeing pictures of a Cock-of-the-rock when I was young, I was captivated by its beauty. And WOW! are they loud and noisy. Here is a link to a video I made in the dark with them calling.</div>
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We also had the pleasure of adding 4 species of antpitta to our list, of which I was able to photograph 3 of them. These birds can be difficult to spot even if one is calling. Some of the land owners have discovered that these birds sometimes respond to being given a little incentive to show themselves when fed a few worms from the land owners. And some of these owners have named their local birds and are pleased to show them to birders that come to Ecuador. Notice they all have short tails.</div>
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<b><i><u>Chestnut-crowned Antpitta</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>Moustached Antpitta - Listed as 'Threatened' (vulnerable).</u></i></b></div>
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Now we can move on to a toucan, a toucanet, a trogon, a quetzal, and an araçari. These birds are quite popular with birders and rightfully so. They are unique and most are very colorful and a bit mysterious. </div>
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The last four photos are an eclectic set of photos. A couple of them are nocturnal birds, one of them is a wood-quail, and one of them is a fruiteater.</div>
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Ecuador is also known for its many hummingbird species. Hummingbirds are a specialty of the tropics and Ecuador alone has recorded at least 130 species. During my visit to Ecuador, I managed to see 44 species on that list of 130, so there is a lot more to explore in the future. Obviously, I was not able to photograph all of those 44 species. Some were easier than others, some were species that I had seen before elsewhere, and some just would not cooperate! Hummingbirds are a fascinating family of birds and they have a plethora of names, some interesting and some rather confusing.<br />
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Speaking of some of the different names of hummingbirds, there are 3 species of Coronets found in Ecudaor. We had a trifecta on this group, getting to see all 3 species. I failed to get any photos of the Velvet-purple Coronet, but the other 2 are shown below. </div>
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Likewise, there are also 3 species of Violetear found in Ecuador and once again, we hit a trifecta is seeing all 3 species. And once again, I failed to get a photo of one of them, the Lesser Violetear. We found that the Sparkling Violetear is pretty aggressive around feeders, but still a stunning bird. The Brown Violetear had been a bit of a nemesis bird for me, missed finding it in Costa Rica and also Chiapas, Mexico. And these 2 photos show how they got named 'violet ear'.</div>
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<b><i><u>Sparkling Violetear</u></i></b><br />
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There are several species of hummingbirds that are known for their long tails. The next 3 photos cover these species, however the 3rd photo is of a female, which does not have the long tail. The male Booted Racket-tail has the distinction of the long tail and I was not able to capture a photo of the male.</div>
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<b><i><u>Black-tailed Trainbearer</u></i></b><br />
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<b><i><u>Booted Racket-tail - Female</u></i></b></div>
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Another group of hummingbirds are the Woodstars. These little jewels are tiny! None of them exceed 3 inches (7 cm) in length. And once you see one, you know immediately it is a Woodstar. They look like midgets compared to the rest of the hummingbird species. We added 4 species of Woodstar to our lists, and I was able to photograph 3 of them. </div>
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<b><i><u>Gorgeted Woodstar</u></i></b><br />
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The remainder of my photos cover an eclectic list of hummingbirds with various different names. This group of birds is so diverse and each has its own ecological niche in this world.</div>
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<b><i><u>Buff-winged Starfrontlet</u></i></b><br />
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<b><i><u>Golden-breasted Puffleg - note the white puffy legs above the feet.</u></i></b><br />
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<b><i><u>Rainbow-bearded Thornbill - one of my favorites.</u></i></b><br />
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<b><i><u>Sword-billed Hummingbird - Aptly named, bill is longer than the bird.</u></i></b><br />
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<b><i><u>Andean Emerald</u></i></b><br />
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What a vast, colorful group of birds. Would love to spend more time chasing hummingbirds in the tropics, but only time will tell if that happens. I doubt that I will get as many species on any future trips as I did on this trip to Ecuador. </div>
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Birding in the tropics holds a special fascination for me. It is due to the outstanding families of birds, many of which are not represented in the United States and Canada. Of those families found in the United States, the number of species in the tropics exceeds all we have to offer and really makes one aware of why there are over 10,000 species of the birds in the entire world. However, we are losing species every year to extinction and most of that is due to habitat loss. Mass areas of tropical rain forest are being cleared daily and many species are being squeezed out of places to breed and live. </div>
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Fortunately, some countries in the tropics are starting to take note of this and are getting on the bandwagon and starting to promote ecotourism. The natives are learning that tourism can bring revenue to their land and by not destroying the native vegetation, they will have income in years to come. Costa Rica comes to mind as being a front-runner, but some South American countries are starting to take advantage of the ecotourism as well, and one of those countries is Ecuador. </div>
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Ecuador is a fairly small country in size, but the diversity of bird life is amazing. Over 1600 species of birds have been documented in a country that is roughly the size of the state of Nevada in the United States. Compare those numbers to the United States that has documented a little over 1000 species. It is easy to see the incredible diversity in species in this small country. It is a must see location for any bird enthusiast of tropical birding. <br />
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This first blog post will cover the tanagers that I was able to photograph during my stay. The viewer will quickly note the diversity and palette of color in this family of birds.<br />
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<b><i><u>Blue-winged Mountain-Tanager</u></i></b><br />
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Total species of tanagers seen was 24, but I was only able to photograph 13 species. There are a lot more species to be seen in Ecuador, so a future trip might someday be of interest. However, there are a lot of places to see birds in this world and I know I will not be able to see them all, so I have to pick and choose what are the most appealing for me and my life list. </div>
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May brings even warmer temperatures and more migrants. But it also signals that summer is soon to arrive with its blistering triple digit temperatures in Arizona. One has to take advantage of the nice weather whilst one can! And these blog posts need to continue as it won't be long and I will be embarking on a new adventure outside of the Unites States. More details will be provided at the end of this post. </div>
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One of my trips in May involved a journey into northern Arizona and an oasis in the desert east of Flagstaff. This jewel of a birding spot, Meteor Crater RV Park, was new to me, but I had heard of it in the past as it seemed to bring in some really special migrants every year. This spring was no exception, as an Ovenbird made its appearance, and an invite from Barb Meding to join her on quest to see if we could locate this bird. Ovenbird is not a life bird for me as it is fairly common in eastern US, but I had never been able to add it to my Arizona state list. What a great place to bird and the hosts are very welcoming to birders. Go inside and ask to go birding and they point you to the doors in the back and into the great little oasis they have created.</div>
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A Bendire's Thrasher was also a bit of a surprise at this location. I was not aware that their breeding range extended that far north. </div>
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In addition to this trip up north, I also made a couple of 3 day trips. The first trip was to Rancho El Aribabi in Sonora, Mexico, to assist in leading the Tucson Audubon Society's field trip to this magical place. The location is only about 35 miles south of the US/Mexico border and many of the bird species are common with Arizona, but a couple of species are a bit more prevalent and easier to see and hear, namely, the Sinaloa Wren. Was able to get a photo and also made a video on my cell phone just to capture its rich melodic song. Not much to see on the attached video, but you can hear it clearly.</div>
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The second trip in May, was a trip to Greenlee County, Arizona, that I led for the Maricopa Audubon Society. We spent 3 days exploring some of the birding spots in Greenlee County, which is the most under-birded county in Arizona, mostly due to its location along the far eastern border with New Mexico. </div>
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This is the third year in a row that a Yellow-throated Vireo has returned to the same location in Arizona in Yavapai County. It really does not belong here in the summer, as their normal range in the eastern half of the US. Of course I had to chase it to add it to my Arizona list.</div>
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The rest of my exploration time in May focused on local places, including my 'patch' area (South Mountain Park), where I go hiking to get some exercise and see what all kinds of natural flora and fauna I can find. </div>
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In July, I will be traveling to yet another international destination. Obviously the focus of my destinations are centered around our wonderful avian friends in this world. Ernie Welch and I decided on a trip to Ecuador this summer. Ecuador is a country that is situated on the Equator and in size is about the size of the state of Nevada. But it ranks high in bird species density; over 1600 species has been reported in this beautiful country. Currently, my free time is spent in preparation for this exciting trip. I hope to add a lot of new life birds to my list. </div>
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Springtime in Arizona is much different than many other parts of the United States. With the mild winter weather, many resident birds might start breeding as early as January leading one to think that Spring has arrived. Migrating birds are a bit different and some species can start showing up in late February and into March. And for some species some only start arriving in June such as the Yellow-billed Cuckoo. The months of March through May is peak springtime arrival for most migrants and birding is at its best during that time frame. Of course, the weather is most generally pretty mild and wonderful during this time which makes birding very enjoyable.<br />
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This blog post highlights some of the birding that I enjoyed during the month of April of 2018. Photos include a lot of our regulars interspersed with a few rarities that were encountered along the way. Towards the end of the post are some butterflies that I enjoyed and a really pretty cool reptile that not many people get to see.<br />
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<b><i><u>Summer Tanager - Female</u></i></b><br />
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<b><i><u>Summer Tanager - Male</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>Palm Warbler - A rarity for Arizona</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>Buff-breasted Flycatcher - An Arizona specialty</u></i></b><br />
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<b><i><u>Streak-backed Oriole - A rarity in the US.</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>Band-tailed Pigeons - Not an easy bird to find in Maricopa County, Arizona.</u></i></b></div>
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One of my days in April was spent on a Butterfly Field Trip which resulted in 3 new species of butterfly for me.</div>
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<b><i><u>California Patch</u></i></b><br />
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<b><i><u>Common Streaky-Skipper - A new species for me.</u></i></b><br />
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<b><i><u>Common Streaky-Skipper</u></i></b><br />
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<b><i><u>Elada Checkerspot</u></i></b><br />
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<b><i><u>Great Purple Hairstreak - Another new species for me.</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>The first of 2 Arizona Black Rattlesnakes</u></i></b><br />
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This year, my birding has taken a bit of a different approach. No more 'BigYears' for me and instead, I have just been trying to enjoy the birds for what they are. Yes, I have chased a few from time to time, but have not focused on the chase all the time. Of all the chases that I have made, the trip to Cochise County in Arizona, was probably the best, at least up to this time. In addition, I have been showing quite a few birders around to various parts of Arizona. And some of my regular birding has lead to some oddities for me. This post and perhaps the next two will highlight some of the birds and other fauna that I have seen this year. </div>
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Probably the oddest, was a Common Poorwill that was reported from the Gilbert Riparian Preserve. It is odd to have one over-winter in Arizona in the first place, but this one was seen by several roosting in the gravel pathways. This is a nocturnal bird that forages at night rests during the day. By the time I decided to check on it, it had been reported as roosting in the women's bathroom during the day! Luckily, Barb Meding was with me that day and she went in to check on it and came out with the confirmation that it was indeed in there and she also confirmed that there were no other ladies in the bathroom and she told me to go in and she would watch outside the door. Sure enough it was perched on the top of one of the partitions, just totally oblivious to all that entered. Thankfully someone had taped a sign right below it advising all to leave it be and to not disturb it. Probably the best photos that I will ever get of this species. </div>
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<b><i><u>Common Poorwill</u></i></b></div>
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Another oddity from this year, is the Northern Beardless-Tyrannulet. This is a small flycatcher that is more common in southeast Arizona, but one had been reported at some ponds in Maricopa County. It was originally discovered in December 2017, and there were many reports of it during January and February of 2018. I had made 4 trips to this location and came away empty every time. Finally on my 5th visit, I found the bird and was happy to add this to my Maricopa County list. </div>
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It is interesting to note that prior to 2018, I had only seen this bird twice before in the US. Once in 2014, my lifer at that time, and once again in 2015. So this sighting in 2018 in Maricopa County was my 3rd sighting of this species in the US. Since this sighting, I have seen this bird 7 more times in 2018 in the US, plus another sighting in Sonora, Mexico. This species must be my spirit bird for 2018. </div>
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In January, one of my good friends, Josh Wallestad, came to Arizona and even though we only had 2 short mornings for birding, we did manage to see some great birds. </div>
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Some other field trips with various other birders and also by myself resulted in several other specialties and also some common birds that just happened to pose for me. </div>
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Trying to get caught up on my blog posts as I have plans for a big trip in July that will probably occupy all my free time when I return for some time. Hopefully that trip will push me over the 1000 mile marker of life birds.</div>
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Birders are a strange lot, and that includes moi! We sometimes get lethargic with observing our regular resident birds and we hear of an unexpected rarity showing up and away we go, chasing it. Recently a Fan-tailed Warbler was reported in the yard of a Portal, Arizona, resident who is also great birder and leads many bird excursions, in the US and abroad. Rick Taylor has even published a book on Birds of Southeastern Arizona. And I highly recommend this book to be added to anyone's bird guide library. When the word got out about the warbler, I had an appointment that next day that prevented me from going to try for it. Plus the fact, that Portal is about a 4 hour drive from Mesa and that would have made for a very long day all by myself. I did get an offer the next evening to try for it on Sunday, but I was exhausted and foolishly passed on the offer. Then as Sunday progressed, I had misgivings about my decision, but it was too late to act on it that day. A phone call from birding buddy, Mark Ochs, on Sunday changed all of that and we made plans to head out on Monday to see if we could locate it.</div>
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All the best plans in the world can fall apart! We had planned on meeting at Picacho Peak exit off of I-10 at 6:00 am which would be great timing to get to Portal at a decent hour. Well an I-10 closure about 8 miles north of our meeting point due to an accident, created quite a delay and cost us about an hour. As we got back on the road together, I thought to myself, this is a bad omen. We continued on the road without any further delays and arrived at the Taylor yard where it was already packed with birders and their smiling faces told us that yes, the bird had been showing well that morning. As soon as we found parking, we hustled to the yard and finally, I had the pleasure of observing this bird and its behavior. This is an ABA Code 4 bird.</div>
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At one point, I even took a video of this warbler foraging in the grass. Towards the end of the video, a large insect flies into the area, which you can catch a glimpse of it, and the warbler jumps up and snatches it out of the air. Pretty amazing!</div>
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The Taylor's yard is simply amazing and they were so gracious to allow us the opportunity to take in all they had to offer. The next few photos are just some of the amazing birds that are visiting their yard and feeders. They have reported a total of 10 hummingbird species in their yard and we were able to observe 8 of those during our visit. </div>
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<b><i><u>Broad-tailed Hummingbird</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>Blue-throated Hummingbird</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>2 Cassin's Finch males & 1 House Finch male. A good comparison on the differences in these two species.</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>Scott's Oriole</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>Rivoli's Hummingbird</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>Rufous Hummingbird</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>Rufous Hummingbird (top) & Black-chinned Hummingbird (bottom)</u></i></b></div>
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We finally had to say farewell to the Taylor's and start heading for home. We had just entered I-10 and started heading west, when Mark noticed a tire pressure warning on the right rear tire. We pulled over and sure enough it was low and leaking. So we changed the tire and hoped that we could find a tire repair shop at the next exit and believe it or not, there was a tire repair shop. We had to wait for the shop worker to finish his lunch, but they got it fixed and we got it put back on the car and then headed for home. Great day of birding even though there were delays at both ends of the trip. It will all be good fodder to laugh about in the future. </div>
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In February, I had the pleasure to take a couple of Brits birding in Arizona. Being from the UK, they were enthused seeing just about any birds in Arizona. It is always fun to show and share our native birds to people from across the big pond. This gives me a chance to hit the road a bit in the wonderful birding state of Arizona. Below are some of my favorite photos from these trips.</div>
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First set of photos came from a day trip to southeast Arizona including visits to Madera Canyon and Patagonia. You can never go wrong in starting off a blog post with a male elegant Trogon. </div>
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<b><i><u>Elegant Trogon</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>Acorn Woodpecker - Male</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>Painted Redstart</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>Violet-crowned Hummingbird</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>White-nosed Coati - This was a nice surprise in Madera Canyon</u></i></b></div>
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Back in the Phoenix area, we made stops at several places including the Gilbert Water Ranch Preserve, Freestone Park, Zanjero Park, and Papago Park. Here is a sampling. </div>
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<b><i><u>Black-crowned Night Heron - Juvenile</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>Calliope Hummingbird</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>Canvasback - Drake</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>Cinnamon Teal - Drake</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>Green Heron</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>Pied-billed Gebe</u></i></b></div>
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We also made a stop at the Desert Botanical Gardens with both gentlemen. </div>
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<b><i><u>Gambel's Quail - Male</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>Gila Woodpecker - Male</u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>Rufous Hummingbird </u></i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>Rufous Hummingbird</u></i></b></div>
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A stop at the butterfly display at the Desert Botanical Gardens gave us a few Arizona native butterflies to enjoy as well.</div>
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<b><i><u>White Peacock</u></i></b></div>
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