July 25, 2023 Plain-capped Starthroat Rio Rico 7-25-23 This is the second Starthroat in the region recently. A very shy bird was at Paton’s in Patagonia for about a week and shortly after that bird disappeared this one appeared twenty miles away. Not the same bird. In 2020 there was a bird at Paton’s that […]
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July 19, 2023 Hepatic Tanager, Box Canyon, 7-17-23 Swainson’s Hawk, Florida Wash, 7-19-23 Montezuma Quail, Box Canyon 7-17-23 Montezuma Quail (F), Box Canyon, 7-17-23 Scaled Quail, Wilcox, 7-18-23 Eared Grebe, Wilcox, 7-18-23 Northern Harrier and Red-winged Blackbird, Wilcox, 7-18-23 Greater (L) and Lesser Yellowlegs, Wilcox, 7-18-23 Scott’s Oriole, Box Canyon, 7-17-23 Varied Bunting, Box Canyon,
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July 16, 2023 Blue-black Grassquit, Safford, 7-16-23 This magnificent Grassquit was found on July 15, 2023 by Levi Plummer at Cluff Ranch Wash near Safford AZ, coordinates : 32.8238381, -109.8440149. This spot is about 145 miles from Green Valley, a drive taking about 2 1/2 hours. From Tucson the time might be 2 hours from
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July 9, 2023 Groove-billed Ani Sycamore Canyon 7-9-23 This magnificent Groove-billed Ani appeared in remote Sycamore Canyon on the 7th. It was also observed the following day. So, this morning I trekked out to the spot, the first time I’ve visited, and the bird was spotted after a few minutes. The paved road turns to
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July 5, 2023 It’s been hot, temperature-wise. Birding early from shady areas is best. At Box Canyon one can sit in the shade, in a chair, and watch the birds come down to the seep. A Paton’s and Santa Rita Lodge, ditto. The Becard Trail at Tubac and the Guy Tobin Trail in Rio Rico
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