Ash Canyon - January 3 & 14, 2026
While the new year hasn't seen any new birds arrive, there have been several visitors from out of state, mostly those who escape the snow and cold weather of northern states. It's always fun to meet new folks and help them ID any birds they don't recognize. Ladder-backed Woodpecker (M) Rock Squirrel Yellow-rumped Warbler House Finch (M) House Finch (F) Mexican Jay White-winged Dove Mourning Dove Inca Dove White-crowned Sparrow Curve-billed Thrasher Northern Cardinal (M) Lesser Goldfinch (M) Acorn Woodpecker (M) Bush Tit Northern Flicker (M) Turkey