September 8, 2023 I took one of my long-obsolete camera bodies into Tucson Camera Repair and had it converted to an infrared camera. This photo and the next are part of the “first light” on this new setup. The warmer it is, the redder the cast. I wonder what the pics will look like in […]
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August 31, 2023 Northern Waterthrush, Canoa 8-27-23 These warblers have been appearing in numerous locations. A few Louisianas too. At Canoa, just south of Green Valley there were two who did not get along well. Painted Bunting “Greenie” Canoa, 8-30-23 Painted Bunting “Greenie” Canoa, 8-30-23 Another bird that has shown up in unusual numbers along
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August 21. 2023 My first take on the bird was Eastern Phoebe. I initially noted the white throat, black bill without any yellow edging. When photographing a bird, the photographer will concentrate on keeping the bird in the frame, focus, and proper exposure. But when I processed my pics I noticed……. (continued) that the throat
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August 16, 2023 Rufous & Lucifer Hummingbird, Ash Canyon 8-15-23 I’ve been trying to find Lucifer Hummingbird for several months. They have been sporadically reported at nearby Box Canyon since June. But I continually dip. As it turns out, this bird is easy to find at the Ash Canyon Preserve near Sierra Vista. A 90-mile
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August 11, 2023 Hooded Warbler Arivaca Lake 8-11-23 This bird was found a couple days ago and has been seen by numerous birders at Arivaca Lake. It is a bit on the shy side and a lot of patience is required to see or photograph it. Hooded Warbler Arivaca Lake 8-11-23 Painted Bunting Arivaca Lake
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August 3, 2023 Louisiana Waterthrush / Arivaca Lake 7-27-23 Painted Bunting / Arivaca Lake 7-31-23 Painted Bunting / Arivaca Lake 7-31-23 Allen’s Hummingbird / Patagonia 7-28-23 Thick-billed Kingbird / Arivaca 8-1-23 Reddish Egret / Tucson 7-29-23. Not a common bird in the region. Green Kingfisher / Tubac 7-26-23 Green Kingfisher / Tubac 7-26-23 Hepatic Tanager
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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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