Arizona Photography

 The changing season means we are seeing fewer species of birds in the canyon.  The Tanagers, Orioles, Grosbeaks and Buntings have all moved on to their winter locations.  We still have a fair number of Hummingbirds, just not the variety of species present back in August.  The more sensitive ones have migrated to Mexico or beyond.  So, we are left with those hardy birds who stay here year round, but will soon have wintering waterfowl and Sandhill Cranes arriving at the wetlands nearby.  Presumably, Black Bears have gone into hibernation and won't be raiding the bird feeders until spring. House Finch (F) Yellow-rumped Warbler Chipping Sparrow White-crowned Sparrow Ladder-backed Woodpecker (F) Broad-billed (M) Broad-billed (F) Anna's (M) Mourning Dove Anna's (F) White-breasted Nuthatch (M) Acorn Woodpecker (M) Acorn Woodpecker(F) Bridled Titmouse House Finch (M) White-winged Dove Rock Squirrel  The Mexican Jay with the deformed bill (called "Bill" by san...