The above websites are very useful. Check out Richard Fray’s
blog on first link.
Peňa Blanca (prn Penya Blanca)
Dawn visit to the lake was rewarded with views of
Nighthawks. Amazed by number of Green Herons in this isolated mountain lake.
The surroundings are brilliant and the Canyon is home to many Trogons. Sadly I
failed to connect with any Trogons because I reached the point where three
tracks headed upstream. I think/know I chose the wrong option.
Vermillion Flycatcher
A very common bird!
Lucy's Warber
Acorn Woodpecker
Song Sparrow
Great-tailed Grackles (female above, male below)
Arrivaca
Very little water, but still plenty of birds. Really well
organised and good viewing areas.
Kino Springs
This Golf Course provides some interesting habitats and with
the watering of greens it encourages birdlife. This was the only place I came
across a snake. Yet to be identified. I filled up the car and was amazed how
cheap the petrol was 2$ per gallon.
Gila Woodpecker
Patagonia Lake
This was pretty useless The light early morning is poor and
birds distant.
Great birding. Head through the campsites and follow the
trail. The cattle are a bit of a problem early morning but on the return walk
they have calmed and can be easily ignored. Plenty of places to stop, sit, and
watch the birds. Most unexpected find was a flock of Cedar Waxwings. Walked for
hours along this river edge and back when I reached the fence.
A visit to Paton’s Feeders was unproductive. I think early
morning or late afternoon would be best. I arrived at midday.
White-breasted Nuthatch
Yellow-breasted Chat
Yellow Warbler
(I think this is a 1st year Yellow Warbler)
Clouds
A very rare sight. 20% chance of rain. It didn't and it then gradually warmed up for the rest of the holiday.
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
White-faced Ibis
Yellow Warbler
(The real thing!)
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