Ash Canyon - July 4, 2025

 I couldn't think of a better way to spend the morning of July 4th, so I went birding in Ash Canyon.  Others must have a different idea, since I was almost alone there.  I didn't mind, however, because there were plenty of birds to keep me entertained.  

Ash-throated Flycatcher

Brown-headed Cowbird (M)

Black-headed Grosbeak (M)

Black-headed Grosbeak (J)

Black-headed Grosbeak (F)

Acorn Woodpecker (M)

Rock Squirrel

House Finch (M)

Scott's Oriole (M)

Scott's Oriole (J)

Scott's Oriole (F)

Canyon Towhee

Mexican Jay

House Finch (F)

Gambel's Quail (M)

Curve-billed Thrasher

Lesser Goldfinch (M)

Lesser Goldfinch (F

Pyrrhuloxia (M)

Mourning Dove

White-winged Dove

Cactus Wren

Lark Sparrow

Anna's (F)   


 Striped Whiptail lizards are common on the sanctuary grounds.  I sometimes photograph them, as I did this day, but I don't know much about them.  With a little research, I learned that the species is female only.  The embryos don't require fertilization by a male (of which there are none), so all are female.


 

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