Ash Canyon - August 11 through August 29, 2026

Anna's (M)

Anna's (F)

Lucifer (M)

Northern Cloudywing

Acorn Woodpecker (M)

House Finch (M)

Flame Skimmer

Canyon Towhee

Lesser Goldfinch (M)

Broad-tailed (F)

White-winged Dove

Mourning Dove

Blue Grosbeak (M)

Mexican Yellow

Black-chinned (F)

Black-chinned (M)

Broad-billed (F)

Gambel's Quail (F)

Pipevine Swallowtail

Inca Dove

Bee

Black-chinned (M)
 
Hybrid (Costa's x Lucifer)


 

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