Arizona Photography

 There was a good selection of birds in the canyon today, including quite a few hummers.  I probably took too many photos, but as they say, film is cheap when you have a digital camera.  My problem is when it comes to choosing which ones to keep, I am far too sentimental and want to keep anything that is close to acceptable.  Just be thankful I use better judgment when selecting photos for the blog. 😇 Araxes Skipper Anna's (M) Anna's (F) Broad-tailed (F) Broad-billed (M) Broad-billed (J) Black-headed Grosbeak (F) White-winged Dove Bullock's Oriole (F) Hooded Oriole (F) House Finch (M) House Finch (F) Lazuli Bunting (F) Northern Cardinal (M) Acorn Woodpecker (M) Acorn Woodpecker (F) Lucifer (M) White-breasted Nuthatch (M) Rock Squirrel Rufous (F/J) Lesser Goldfinch (M) Canyon Towhee  

 The local bird nerds have been giddy over the appearance of a hybrid hummingbird they are calling the Costifer, a cross between a Costa's and a Lucifer.  When I first heard of it, I didn't know what to look for.  People would ask if I had seen it, and my only response was "I don't know".  When I got home and saw my photos on the computer, I was pretty sure I had not only seen it, but had photos of it.  A quick check with Tim confirmed it.  I was really pleased to add it to my collection, as it is a beautiful little bird. In addition to the Costifer, this was a good day for other birds, including the usual hummingbird species that are still hanging around.  In fact, I had so many keepers I could have easily produced several updates to the blog. Rufous (F)                                        Lesser Goldfinch (M) Territorial Dispute Bordered Patch Broad...