Today, we'll focus on the Arizona birds I have seen on this trip that are predominantly yellow or orange starting with the Black-headed Grosbeak.
And the Bullock's Oriole.
And, a Scott's Oriole enjoying some grape jelly.
And, a similar but different Hooded Oriole.
One of my favorites is the colorful Western Tanager.
And, on Monday, this Olive Warbler became life bird #500! I am looking to make an Elf Owl #504 tonight.
I have seen two Coatimundis on this trip. The second one pulled down a hummingbird feeder to satisfy its sweet tooth. I can respect that.
On Sunday, I encountered a birding tour group near Tucson while looking for the Five-striped Sparrow. On Monday, they appeared while I was at a hotspot in Patagonia, AZ. On Wednesday, they arrived at Miller Canyon near Sierra Vista, AZ as I was getting ready to leave that location. So basically, those folks are paying about $2,500 each for a guide to drive them to the same locations I am hitting at no charge. Being self-sufficient does have value although they are probably eating better than I am.
On a final note, the saguaro cacti have started blooming along with other cactus species making the Sonoran Desert one gigantic garden.
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