The Canyon Towhee showing some attitude at Casa de la Menta, Cochise County, SE Arizona.
Canon EOS R 300mm
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The Say's Phoebe was out hunting this morning at Casa de la Menta, Cochise County, SE Arizona.
Managed to catch him briefly sitting still.
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Yellow-rumped Warbler, Wednesday at San Pedro Riparian, Cochise County, SE Arizona.
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Vermillion Flycatchers, male and female, Wednesday at San Pedro Riparian, Cochise County, SE Arizona.
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Blue Heron Wednesday at San Pedro Riparian, Cochise County, SE Arizona.
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Red-winged Blackbird female yesterday at San Pedro Riparian, Cochise County, SE Arizona.
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First Rufous Hummingbird of the Spring here at Casa de la Menta, Cochise County, SE Arizona.
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Male and Female House Finches (Haemorhous mexicanus) at Casa de la Menta, Cochise County, SE Arizona.
Sorry about the focus but the photo really shows the difference between the sexes.
Year-round ubitquitous visitors to our feeders.
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A White Crowned Sparrow at Casa de la Menta, Cochise County, SE Arizona.
Been back for a week or two now.
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Some Sandhill Cranes at White Water Draw, McNeal, Cochise County, SE Arizona.
"Snowbirds" wintering in Arizona.
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The Say's Phoebes have returned at Casa de la Menta, Cochise County, SE Arizona.
I often see them hovering in mid-air to catch insects.
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Male House Finch in his spring colors for the ladies at Casa de la Menta, Cochise County, SE Arizona.
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Acorn Woodpecker having breakfast at Casa de la Menta, Cochise County, SE Arizona yesterday.
Because we have five species of oak tree these guys are year-round residents.
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Curved-bill Thrasher at Casa de la Menta, Cochise County, SE Arizona yesterday.
He has been singing up a storm for the ladies. Spring is here in the high desert.
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Red Tail Hawk yesterday in Sierra Vista, Cochise County, SE Arizona.
Canon 80d, Tokina SZX 400mm f/8 Lens w 2x Extender
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Cooper's Hawk at Casa de la Menta, Cochise County, SE Arizona yesterday.
The Mexican Jay's were quite agitated about something in an Oak tree so we knew something exciting was there - a Hawk, Owl or Snake. They hate intruders.
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Northern Cardinal and Pyrrhuloxia ("Arizona Cardinal") at Casa de la Menta, Cochise County, SE Arizona.
Winter Visitors.
Canon 80D, 300mm, 1/500s
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White-Crowned Sparrow posing for a portait at Casa de la Menta, Cochise County, SE Arizona.
A Spring and Fall/Winter Visitor.
Canon 80D, 300mm, 1/500s
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Woodpecker visitors Friday morning at Casa de la Menta, Cochise County, SE Arizona.
Ladder-backed and Acorn Woodpeckers.
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I love serendipitous photos like this Lesser Goldfinch with a Honeybee in frame as well at Casa de la Menta, Hereford, Cochise County, SE Arizona.
Canon 80D 300mm 1/500s
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Lots of action this morning at Casa de la Menta, Hereford, Cochise County, SE AZ.
2 Pyrrhuloxias & a Cardinal. The Pyrrhuloxia chased the Cardinal around in the Rose Bush and then a Canyon Towhee chased the Pyrrhuloxia around. ๐
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White-crowned Sparrows visiting us at Casa de la Menta, Hereford, Cochise County, SE Arizona.
The first since spring.
Canon 80D 300mm 1/500s
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A Canyon Towhee visits us at Casa de la Menta, Hereford, Cochise County, SE Arizona.
Canon 80D 300mm 1/500s
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A White-breasted Nuthatch enjoying breakfast at Casa de la Menta, Hereford, Cochise County, SE Arizona.
Canon 80D 300mm 1/500s
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A White-crowned Sparrow visits us at Casa de la Menta, Hereford, Cochise County, SE Arizona.
The first since spring.
Canon 80D 300mm 1/500s
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This handsome fellow was hiding in the rose bush chirping up a storm and fanially came out for a quick photo shoot at Casa de la Menta, Hereford, Cochise County, SE Arizona.
Canon 80D 300mm 1/500s
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Common Raven at the Grand Canyon
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Canyon Towhee visits us at Casa de la Menta, Hereford, Cochise County, SE Arizona.
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Acorn Woodpecker Casa de la Menta, Hereford, Cochise County, SE Arizona.
Canon 80D 300mm 1/500s
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A Scott's Oriole returns to Casa de la Menta, Hereford, Cochise County, SE Arizona.
Canon 80D 300mm 1/500s
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