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Category Archives: Birding Arizona
Birding Pinetop and the White Mountains
In spite of living in a land-locked state, Google ‘Arizona’s Beach’ and you’ll find a lovely oceanfront just four hours from Tucson. Of course, it’s not actually part of Arizona; in fact it’s not even in the U.S., but it … Continue reading
Hooded Orioles and Bronzed Cowbirds
Due to a few simple twists of fate, we’ve been ‘stuck in Dodge’ this summer enjoying an unending string of phenomenal monsoons instead of our usual getaway to the foggy coast of Oregon. However, this unplanned layover brought some unexpected … Continue reading
Posted in Birding Arizona
Tagged bronzed cowbird, cowbird parasitism, Hooded oriole nest building
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Vultures and the Zone-tailed Hawk
There are two species of vultures found in the U.S., and both are seen in southern Arizona. For the most part, Turkey Vultures (the more widespread and common) are Arizona migrants, flying up from Mexico in the spring to nest … Continue reading
Posted in Birding Arizona
Tagged bird deception, Black Vulture, Turkey vulture, Zone-tailed Hawk
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Exterior Decorating for the Birds
We get plenty of advice when it comes to interior decorating, but fewer suggestions when our yards are involved. More often than not, those limited ideas seldom consider all the creatures we share our outdoor living space with, especially birds. … Continue reading
It’s that Quail Time of Year
Not sure why, but for some unexplained reason we’ve seen more Gambel’s Quail this year than usual. On our quarterly Tucson Bird Counts along the Canada del Oro Wash and along Willow Springs Road we’ve counted far more quail in … Continue reading
Big Bird Holiday at Rooster Cogburn’s
If you’re looking for a bird-oriented holiday outing designed for kids, grandkids and adults, too, there’s a great option about an hour from Tucson. The Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch is a 600-acre tract on the south side of Picacho Peak … Continue reading
Posted in Birding Arizona
Tagged Ostrich Farm, Rainbow Lorikeet, Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch
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Rare Birds in Catalina State Park
Catalina State Park is one of Arizona’s state park gems, and remarkably the nearest one to a major population center. The park was established in 1983, and consists of 5,493 acres of high desert/lower Sonoran Life Zone. The park entrance … Continue reading
