Monthly Archives: November 2013

Finding Rare Birds in Arizona

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Bob

Because Storm Chasers get lots of publicity on television, most of us are familiar with these daredevils that grab their video recorders, hop in their cars and head for the center of weather-related calamities like tornadoes and hurricanes.  One of … Continue reading →

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Arizona’s Acrobatic Bird, the Verdin

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Bob

One of my favorite SaddleBrooke birds is the Verdin.  This tiny 4-inch bird is inquisitive and friendly, and will brighten anyone’s day.  Unless you get a good look at a Verdin in the sunlight, you might easily mistake him for … Continue reading →

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Our Most Common ‘Snowbird’, the White-crowned Sparrow

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Bob

We commonly think of migrating birds as those who leave their winter homes in Mexico and other warmer climates to fly north each spring to nest, either summering in our neighborhood (Hooded Orioles and Black-chinned Hummingbirds, for example), or passing … Continue reading →

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