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Where is everyone, Rachael? It was interesting you were the only person around. And, you’re a very fast walker! :)
4 hours agoResidents and “guest” only? Suppose only one at a time is tolerated. 😬
4 hours agoInteresting how it’s hanging on sideways but appearing to look straight ahead ;) However it appears to be a restless bird with quizzical insight.
4 hours agoIsn’t it simply wonderful how many different feather patterns are on this bird? :)
4 hours agoGreat birding results!
We are under a foot of snow here, and unlike Rachael are hiding by the heater. We did spot a Varied Thrush yesterday, a lifer for us!
It was a shock to suddenly see it there, not a hundred yards after a pair of quail raced across the trail right in front of me.
And you’re right about the bridges here. Rillito Wash runs right along the base of the Catakina Range for about 20 miles, and you’re constantly either crossing a bridge across another small wash coming down from the mountain or else tunneling beneath one of the dozen or so north/south arterials that span it.
Love how you pointed it out on the video, too. Great shot!
And, nice bridges for the scenic ride..
Yes, that’s undoubtedly your bird. They’re pretty common out there and perched high where they’re easy to spot is their normal behavior. They’re also easy to locate by sound once you start hearing it. They make a single, pretty boring little one not cheep about every half minute or so.
1 day agoYes, that’s undoubtedly your bird. They’re pretty common out there and perched high where they’re easy to spot is their normal behavior. They’re also easy to locate by sound once you start hearing it. They make a single, pretty boring little one not cheep about every half minute or so.
1 day agoLooks like Spike Lee of bird dom..or, Pee Wee Herman.. Fun, Scott!
2 days agoBit the dirt..
2 days agoLove the prickly pear cactus barrier! That’ll teach ‘em..
2 days agoLike how the sky color matches the handicapped berms ;)
2 days agoIs this a commonly seen bird? There's one (or I'm seeing one of a pair) who lives about halfway down Harrison Greenway. I see him (her) hanging out at the top of the palo verde on the fence side of the path. He's always pretty high up in the tree, but I enjoy seeing his topknot silhouette.
2 days ago
This is typically how you see them, peering from the safety of a dense thicket. They’re such pretty little birds and I always feel lucky to see one, much less get a shot of.
45 minutes ago