Ash Canyon - June 12 & 17, 2026

 

Mourning Dove

Black-headed Grosbeak (M)

White-breasted Nuthatch (M)

Bewick's Wren

Bridled Titmouse

Brown-headed Cowbird (M)

Blue Grosbeak (M)

Lucy's Warbler (F)

Rock Squirrel

Gila Woodpecker (M)

Acorn Woodpecker (M)

Ladder-backed Woodpecker (M)

Blue Grosbeak (M)

White-winged Dove

Lesser Goldfinch (M)

Brown-headed Cowbird (F)

House Finches (M & F)

Indian Blanket

Curve-billed Thrasher

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