Arizona Photography

 Nothing extraordinary on this date, but a decent variety of the regulars, with a couple of uncommon species thrown in.  The acrobatic Acorn Woodpecker demonstrated how it earned the name, and flew away immediately after capturing the prize. Anna's (M) Anna's (F) Acorn Woodpecker (M) Acorn Woodpecker (M) House Finch (F) House Finch (M) Mexican Jay Curve-billed Thrasher Hepatic Tanager (F) Inca Dove  

 Nothing special today as far as new or unusual birds.  The Sparrows are starting to come back, and the Yellow-rumped Warblers have returned in force.  They are probably the most numerous species at the moment.  Also, they are certainly the cleanest birds around, as one or two are always bathing in the water feature.  And, the young Ruby-throated Hummingbird is still hanging around. Yellow-rumped Warblers   White-breasted Nuthatch (M) Northern Cardinal (M) Ruby-throated (J) Chipping Sparrow Mexican Jay Anna's (M) House Finch (F) House Finch (M) Rock Squirrel White-winged Dove Lesser Goldfinch (M) Lesser Goldfinch (F) Acorn Woodpecker (M)  

 Compared to my last visit, today was very mundane.  I didn't see any of the rarities, although I was told the Ruby-throat and White-ear hybrid were still hanging around.  One of the Lawrence's Goldfinches finally came in close, but then perched behind a weed to prevent a good photo.  I suppose it's only normal for activity to slow down after migration ends, and I'm not sure when things will begin to pick up. Anna's (M) Anna's (M) Anna's (F) Acorn Woodpecker (M) House Finch (F) House Finch (M) Mexican Jay Curve-billed Thrasher Lawrence's Goldfinch (F) Hepatic Tanager (F) Inca Dove