Ash Canyon - June 23, 2025

 No rattlesnakes today, but lots of birds, and a decent crowd of humans.  After several days of triple digits, today's forecast was for a high of 87F, and there was no wind at home.  In the canyon, however, there was a stiff breeze that actually made it feel cool.  What a difference twenty miles can make when you are getting into the mountains.  I headed for the new blind pretty quickly, as it is sheltered from the wind.

Bewick's Wren

House Finch (M)

House Finch (F)

Curve-billed Thrasher

Black-headed Grosbeak (M)

Black-headed Grosbeak (F)

Western Tanager (M)

Spotted Towhee (M)

Anna's

Gambel's Quail (M)

Gambel's Quail (M & F)

Gambel's Quail (F)

White-breasted Nuthatch

Acorn Woodpecker (F)

Scott's Oriole (M)

Scott's Oriole (F)

Northern Mockingbird

White-winged Dove

Mourning Dove

Mexican Jay

Canyon Towhee

Lucy's Warbler (M)

Lark Sparrow

Brown-headed Cowbird (F)

Ladder-backed Woodpecker (M)

Gila Woodpecker (M)

 

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  1. DennisJune 25, 2025 at 12:38 PM

    I am glad no rattle snakes..I wondered if he was relocated or went away on his own. Debbie said she has not seen a mocking bird in Arizona, but interestingly enough her most recent audio book was. "To kill a mockingbird" which is a favorite of hers.

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