Arizona Photography

 Due to the relative scarcity of birds these days, I've combined photos from two different visits to Ash Canyon.  In addition to the regulars, the Lawrence's Goldfinch and the Common Ground Doves put in appearances occasionally. Coues Deer Rock Squirrel Acorn Woodpecker (F) House Finch (F) House Finch (M) Chipping Sparrow Lawrence's Goldfinch (M) Western Kingbird   Lesser Goldfinch (F) Lesser Goldfinch (M) Yellow-rumped Warbler Curve-billed Thrasher   White-winged Dove Common Ground Dove White-breasted Nuthatch Anna's (M) Anna's (F)  

 Yellow-rumped Warblers have returned as they always do, in large numbers.  It seemed I had a magic camera, for every time I pointed it at a bird, it turned the bird into a Yellow-rump.  I do end up with too many photos of them, as they are a pretty bird and often pose well. It was cooler and windier than I expected this morning, and it appeared that the birds had hunkered down somewhere else, so I left after a short visit.  Yellow-rumped Warbler White-breasted Nuthatch (M) White-winged Dove Anna's (M) Anna's (J) Anna's (F) Lesser Goldfinch (F) Lesser Goldfinch (M) Curve-billed Thrasher Acorn Woodpecker (F) White-crowned Sparrow Chipping Sparrow  

 It was a beautiful morning in the canyon, and a nice variety of birds were present to share it.  I really enjoyed seeing the Northern Flicker.  Not only is it a beautiful bird, but it was my nemesis for many years.  At one time, I felt that that I would never get a good photo of one.  Now I have one coming to me and posing so very nicely.  Also, the hybrid White-ear x Broad-tail was still in the canyon at this time. White-ear x Broadtail Anna's (F) Anna's (M) Yellow-rumped Warbler White-winged Dove Acorn Woodpecker (M) House Finch (M) House Finch (F) Lesser Goldfinch (M) Chipping Sparrow Lincoln's Sparrow Red-Shafted Northern Flicker (M) Mexican Jay Desert Garden Arizona Sunflower