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9 May AZ: Google Map to Water Ranch Prothonotary Warbler [Michael C Moore ] 9 May AZFO - New Photos of Prothonotary Warbler and Ovenbird [Michael C Moore ] 9 May Red-necked Phalarope ["Clait E. Braun" ] 9 May SE AZ: Rio Rico - 9 May 08 [Michael Marsden ] 9 May Tufted Flycatcher and Others, 9 May 2008 ["Clait E. Braun" ] 9 May AZ: Gilbert Water Ranch:Prothonotary Wabler continues [Michael C Moore ] 9 May AZ: Tres Rios [Ron Haaseth ] 9 May FOS Migrants and a new yard bird [Janine McCabe ] 9 May AZ: Santa Cruz Flats-- Caracara [Mark Stevenson ] 9 May May 8th Big Day [Scott Schuette ] 9 May AZ: Gilbert Water Ranch: PROTHONOTARY WARBLER [Michael C Moore ] 9 May Botteri's Sparrow [Gavin Bieber ] 9 May More on Portal infrastructure [Helen Snyder ] 9 May NM: El Morro correction ["C.J. Grimes" ] 9 May NM: El Morro Kentucky Warbler continues ["C.J. Grimes" ] 9 May TUFTED FLYCATCHER - 9 May 2008 [Henry Detwiler ] 9 May Rattlesnake Springs: location [Krista ] 9 May Tufted Flycatcher photos [Jerry Oldenettel ] 9 May AZFo - Photo Documentation Needed [Michael C Moore ] 9 May Five-striped Sparrow, Montezuma Quail and Buff-collared Nightjar - Oro Blanco Mine [Gavin Bieber ] 9 May Thick-billed and Tropical Kingbirds - Santa Gertrudis Lane (Tumacacori) [Gavin Bieber ] 9 May Flame-colored Tanager, White-eared Hummingbird, Northern Pygmy Owl - Madera Canyon [Gavin Bieber ] 9 May Black-capped Gnatcatcher and Gray Vireo - Montosa Canyon [Gavin Bieber ] 8 May Tucson RBA 9 May 2008 [John Yerger ] 8 May AZFO - New photos of Semipalmated Sandpiper [Michael C Moore ] 8 May Rattlesnake Springs [Krista ] 8 May South Tucson Migrants-Bullock's Orioles [Daniel Ginter ] 8 May Birding Magazines spoken for [] 8 May FW: AZ: Tufted Flycatcher continues Wednesday AM [Laurens Halsey ] 8 May AZ: Tufted Flycatcher continues Wednesday AM [Laurens Halsey ] 8 May AZ: Tufted Flycatcher Continues [James Hays ] 8 May Fw: Tufted FC --Seen Thursday [Mark Stevenson ] 8 May Birding Magazine, no birds [] 8 May Tufted Flycatcher(maybe) [Roger Tess ] 8 May Re: AZ: Tufted Flycatcher - found by...? [John Yerger ] 8 May NM RBA for 5/8/08 [] 8 May Re: AZ: Tufted Flycatcher - found by...? ["Myron L. Scott" ] 8 May AZFO - New Pictures of Tufted Flycatcher and Golden-cronwed Sparrow [Michael C Moore ] 8 May AZ: Tufted Flycatcher - found by...? [John Yerger ] 8 May Common Poorwill in Catalina Foothills, Tucson [Pam Negri ] 7 May Lesser Nighthawks by the hundreds. [Melody Kehl ] 7 May Yellow Grosbeak not seen today [Tony Godfrey ] 7 May Gila Bend STP [Mark Stevenson ] 7 May Tufted Flycatcher/Chiricahuas Trip Planning [Mark Stevenson ] 7 May AZ: New Arrivals & Drought - Huachuca Cyn [Alan Miller ] 7 May SE AZ: Birdathon 5/3/2008 - Catalinas, Huachucas, San Pedro, Willcox, etc [John Yerger ] 7 May Re: AZ: Tufted Flycatcher continues 5-7-08 [Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory ] 7 May More migrants yesterday [Ernie Nickels ] 7 May Portal, Willcox and Benson [Mark Stevenson ] 7 May NM: Kentucky Warb., May 6, Rattlesnake Spgs., Eddy Cty. [Joe LaFleur ] 7 May AZ: White-eared Hummer continues in Madera [] 7 May Northern Waterthrush - Anza Trail [James P Karp ] Subject: AZ: Google Map to Water Ranch Prothonotary Warbler From: Michael C Moore <michael.moore AT ASU.EDU> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 16:57:48 -0700 Greetings, Here is a link to a Google Map showing the location of the Prothonotary Warbler at the Gilbert Water Ranch: http://tinyurl.com/4br65j Mike Moore Gilbert, AZSubject: AZFO - New Photos of Prothonotary Warbler and Ovenbird From: Michael C Moore <michael.moore AT ASU.EDU> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 16:35:11 -0700 Field Ornithologists, Brendon Grice contributed photos of the Gilbert Water Ranch Prothonotary Warbler. By my count, this is the 23rd species of warbler recorded at the Ranch. Dennis Wall also contributed photos of an Ovenbird seen last year at Cameron Trading Post in Northern Arizona. Photos posted at: http://www.azfo.org click on "Photo Highlights" Thanks to Brendon and Dennis for their contributions. Arizona Field Ornithologists welcomes Arizona rarity photo contributions from all photographers throughout the state. If you enjoy the photo web site, please consider joining AZFO and supporting our other activities. Details on the web site. Mike Moore AZFO Photo co-editor Gilbert, AZSubject: Red-necked Phalarope From: "Clait E. Braun" <sg-wtp AT JUNO.COM> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 15:04:11 -0700 Barbara:
You are the first to correct my lazy fingers and sleep deprived
mind. It was a Red-necked Phalarope.
Clait
Clait E. Braun
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From: Rick Taylor
Subject: SE AZ: Rio Rico - 9 May 08From: Michael Marsden <birdanza AT COX.NET> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 15:02:58 -0700 This morning I scouted part of the route for next Tuesday's TAS field trip. Among the 63 species I came across were: Black-bellied Whistling-Duck - 60+ at Rio Rico ponds; Cattle Egret - 4 on the fields by Rio Rico ponds (+ Snowy & Great Egrets); White-faced Ibis - c125 on the fields south of Tumacacori, 90+ by Rio Rico ponds; Zone-tailed Hawk - singleton over the Anza trail north of Rio Rico; Crested Caracara - juv on the Tumacacori fields; Tropical Kingbird - 2 by the west pond at Rio Rico; American Pipit - laggard at the Rio Rico trailhead car park; & Brewer's Sparrow - by the Anza trail north of Rio Rico. Lists on www.eBird.org Michael Marsden (520) 269-6240 Green Valley, AZSubject: Tufted Flycatcher and Others, 9 May 2008 From: "Clait E. Braun" <sg-wtp AT JUNO.COM> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 14:18:58 -0700 Those Interested.
Roger Tess and I made the trek this early AM to Portal, Arizona
and Cave Creek to Herb Martyr Campground arriving ~ 7:00 AM. We joined
those at the 'site' looking into the Sycamores and waited. Several people
reported that others had apparently seen the bird between 5:30 and 6:00
AM. We had a bonanza of different small birds to look at as the trees
were full of little birds. At 8:05 AM, the Tufted Flycatcher appeared at
the very top, right side, of the tallest tree behind the Sycamores. It
was fantastic with good light views of the tuft and the color of the
bird. After several short sallies, the bird moved in a rather looping
flight to the southeast and over the ridge. It was over at 8:08 AM and we
departed having had killer looks. A Life Bird, even in 'retirement' and
even having worked in Mexico in the 1970s.
We worked our way back to Wilcox where we had a Franklin's Gull
at the pond closest to the road at the east edge of town on 186. We also
had a Red Phalarope in with Wilson's, a Semipalmated Sandpiper, 4
White-faced Ibis, a male Redhead, a female Northern Pintail, 2 American
Wigeon, a Cattle Egret, and a multitude of the usual suspects at the main
pond. We did have 2 Peregrine Falcons simultaneously harassing the 'peep'
flock although the 4 Amercan Avocets and 2 Eared Grebes did not seem too
worried. It was a great day but I did not compile a formal list.
Clait
Clait E. Braun
Subject: AZ: Gilbert Water Ranch:Prothonotary Wabler continuesFrom: Michael C Moore <michael.moore AT ASU.EDU> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 14:19:57 -0700 Greetings, Rich Ditch, Barb and Lou Winterfield and I enjoyed crippling, in your face, count every feather barbule views of the stunning Prothonotary Warbler at the Gilbert Water Ranch between 1:30 PM and 2:00 PM. We found it exactly where Brendon found it this morning. It was feeding calmly in some bushes about eye level along the edge of Pond 4 just inside the Gate at the NW end of the path between Ponds 3 and 4 (aka Tiger Moth Territory). The bird was very tame and approached almost to the limits of my close focus. It leisurely fed on seeds on the bushes with little concern for us. It was still there when I left. Although very brightly colored it appears to be a female with considerable green on the top of the head. I also saw several Wilson's Warblers and a Western Wood Pewee before I found the POWA. Mike Moore Gilbert, AZSubject: AZ: Tres Rios From: Ron Haaseth <verdinron AT MSN.COM> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 14:09:14 -0700 Friday, May 09, 2008 at the Tres Rios Hayfield site from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM the place was jumpin'. In addition to the regulars, Black-bellied Whistling Duck Peregrine Falcon - fly-over Lesser Nighthawk - hunting Roadrunner Pacific-slope Flycatcher Ash-throated Flycatcher (2) Olive-sided Flycatcher Western Kingbird (2) Plumbeous Vireo Nashville Warbler Wilson's Warbler (~16) Yellow-breasted Chat Western Tanager (2 m) Black-headed Grosbeak (2 m) Baltimore Oriole (1 m, 1 f) The migration of White-winged Doves continues strongly, with flocks of 6 birds to 30 birds in a steady stream heading north. There are many freshly-fledged Verdins, both begging and on-their-own youngsters. Ron Haaseth Litchfield ParkSubject: FOS Migrants and a new yard bird From: Janine McCabe <jrmccabe AT NETZERO.NET> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 14:01:40 -0700 Hi everyone, A great morning along the West Branch of the Santa Cruz River. So many migrants passing through foraging voraciously. The FOS's for me was WESTERN-WOOD PEWEE, BROWN-CRESTED FLYCATCHER, PACIFIC-SLOPE FLYCATCHER, and a YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT which was actually in my yard in the thickness of mesquites. This is a new yard bird #110. Warbling Vireo, Cassin's Kingbird, Western Tanager, Townsends and Wilson's Warblers were included out back on the West Branch. Tomorrow (International Migratory Bird Day) should be a productive count. Good birding. Janine McCabeSubject: AZ: Santa Cruz Flats-- Caracara From: Mark Stevenson <drbrdr AT WORLDNET.ATT.NET> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 13:46:15 -0700 Hi Birders,
This morning Molly and I birded around the Santa Cruz Flats hoping for unusual
migrants. Both sod farms were nearly devoid of birds. Only a few BN Stilts and
Killdeer graced the sod....and those in small numbers.
We saw a single CRESTED CARACARA among cattle in the field north of the
intersection of Baumgartner and Cripple Creek.
At the Red Rock feed lot we found no small doves. Out farther west on Sasco
Road where the palo verdes are thick (just before the dry river crossing) we
heard and saw Inca and C Ground-Doves and may have heard a R Ground-Dove.
Migrant Bullock's Orioles were numerous.
All those houses going in at Red Rock.....is there an STP serving them????
Directions in the SE AZ bird finding guides.
Good birding,
Mark Stevenson
Colonia WOGAT
Tucson, AZ
Subject: May 8th Big DayFrom: Scott Schuette <sschuette01 AT HOTMAIL.COM> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 11:56:43 -0700 Well unfortunately after last year's 196 Keith Kamper and I couldn't repeat or improve upon our success and ended yesterday with 191 species, well below our goal. Although it did serve a purpose to show us that Mt. Lemmon is not a smart route idea on a SE Arizona big day in spring that is attempting to set a record for those of you who might be thinking of using it. We still had a good time and saw some nice birds with the tops among them being:Northern Pintail- continuing female at WillcoxCanvasback- continuing female at BensonRedhead- continuing male at WillcoxLesser Scaup- continuing female at WillcoxCommon Merganser- a lingering bird along the shoreline at the east end of Patagonia LakeMISSISSIPPI KITE- a bird over the fields just east of the Rio Rico Pond around noonNorthern Goshawk- a calling bird in Marshall Gulch at daybreakMarbled Godwit- already reported bird at Willcox which picked up and left about 5 minutes before darkRed-necked Phalarope- a few birds among the reduced number of Wilson's at Willcox8 species of owls- only missing Burrowing and Northern Saw-whet among those present in SE Arizona at this timeWhite-eared Hummingbird- young male at Kubo and adult male at Beatty'sLucifer Hummingbird- male at Ash CanyonTropical Kingbird- a pair along the Santa Cruz river west of the Rio Rico pond and a single bird at the clubhouse pond at Kino SpringsThick-billed Kingbird- one bird at the north end of the Patagonia Roadside Rest and a single bird in the dead tree just north of the Paton's yard along Sonoita CreekGolden-crowned Kinglet- calling in Bear WallowSwainson's Thrush- along Sonoita Creek at the roadside restOrange-crowned Warbler- territorial male in Bear WallowGrace's and Red-faced Warblers- all over Mt. Lemmon in the morningFlame-colored Tanager- calling just above the Kubo in MaderaBotteri's Sparrow- a weakly calling bird in the grasslands below Madera CanyonCassin's Finch- still one or two at Ash CanyonAmerican Goldfinch- a molting bird at the Paton's and a breeding-plumaged male at Ash Canyon Like always our misses were bad and this time they seemed especially so. The lack of mid-elevation and migrant passerines seemed to be a product of using Mt. Lemmon so forgive us for not seeing some of these birds. They included Gadwall, Pied-billed Grebe, Peregrine Falcon, Willet, Long-billed Dowitcher, Arizona Woodpecker, Greater Pewee, Willow, Hammond's, Gray, Dusky, and Pacific-slope Flycatchers, Plumbeous and Cassin's Vireos, Pygmy Nuthatch, Hermit Warbler, and Yellow-headed and Brewer's Blackbirds.Scott SchuetteTucson, AZ _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live SkyDrive lets you share files with faraway friends. http://www.windowslive.com/skydrive/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_skydrive_052008Subject: AZ: Gilbert Water Ranch: PROTHONOTARY WARBLER From: Michael C Moore <michael.moore AT ASU.EDU> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 12:17:49 -0700 Greetings, Brendon Grice just sent me a stunning photo of a PROTHONOTARY WARBLER he found this morning at the Gilbert Water Ranch. He found it around 9am by the Pond 4 side of the gate for the path between Ponds 3/4 it then it moved to the 4/5 path by the yellow tree. I will post the stunning photo later on the AZFO site, right now I am going out to look for it! Mike Moore Gilbert, AZSubject: Botteri's Sparrow From: Gavin Bieber <kingbird77 AT HOTMAIL.COM> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 17:45:26 +0000 Hello again Birders, Just a quick note this time. I neglected to mention that we also had a FOS Botteri's Sparrow along the road into Pen Blanca Lake yesterday. Gavin Bieber Kingbird77 AT hotmail.com Tucson, AZ Senior Leader www.wingsbirds.com _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live SkyDrive lets you share files with faraway friends. http://www.windowslive.com/skydrive/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_skydrive_052008Subject: More on Portal infrastructure From: Helen Snyder <chickcharney2001 AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 10:43:16 -0700 Cell reception sometimes occurs around the Portal fire station on the hill above the Portal Store. I have heard it also may work at the forest boundary cattleguard between the store and the Visitor Information Center. Cells work on hiway 80 from about milepost 398 south and spottily farther north, sometimes around Apache. You can hit a NM tower intermittently coming down 80 from 1-10. The Portal Library has wireless that works outside the building, maybe only from 6 am to 6 pm. Also there are 4 public computers inside; hours are 10:30-12:30 except Sunday, and a couple of hours into the afternoon on Tues. and Thurs. Cheapest gas on Tuesday in Willcox was at the Whiting station on the main drag thru town (not Rex Allen with all the fast food stores etc). It was 1 cent cheaper there than in Tucson. The Circle K at the west end of town usually has competitive prices. Consider leaving your change from lunch in the Portal Rescue jar at the store -- these are the guys who pull your Alamos out of the ditch, and help you get to the car keys you've locked in your Budget. And the library take donations too... ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJSubject: NM: El Morro correction From: "C.J. Grimes" <cjgrimes AT HOTMAIL.COM> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 11:39:40 -0600 As soon as I posted the last message a male Bullock's Oriole came to bathe in our yard, and was joined by a pair of Hepatic Tanagers. CJ Grimes El Morro, NM _________________________________________________________________ Make Windows Vista more reliable and secure with Windows Vista Service Pack 1. http://www.windowsvista.com/SP1?WT.mc_id=hotmailvistasp1bannerSubject: NM: El Morro Kentucky Warbler continues From: "C.J. Grimes" <cjgrimes AT HOTMAIL.COM> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 11:22:58 -0600 It was seeen again this morning near the pool on the inscription loop trail. It seems to range about 100 feet from the pool in either direction, and is easily observable from the trail except when in thick brush, but it is active and doesn't stay hidden for long. An excellent morning for warblers: in addition to Kentucky, in the oaks around the north side of the cliff there were Virginia's, Orange-crowned, MacGillivray's, Wilson's and Yellow-breasted Chat. Rounding out the morning's list was Dusky Flycatcher, Prairie Falcon, Lark and Vesper Sparrows, Eastern and Western Meadowlarks, and the rest of the regulars. It seems that most breeders and usual migrants have arrived at El Morro with a few exceptions: we have yet to see any orioles, western tanagers, vireos, or buntings, but I expect them soon. CJ Grimes El Morro, NM _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live SkyDrive lets you share files with faraway friends. http://www.windowslive.com/skydrive/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_skydrive_052008Subject: TUFTED FLYCATCHER - 9 May 2008 From: Henry Detwiler <henrydetwiler AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 12:46:49 -0400 Greetings Birders, We were just minutes from leaving (and missing the bird again, like yesterday), when it showed up in the Arizona Sycamores just below the parking lot at approximately 8:25 a.m. It only remained there a minute, and then flew over into the second creek easily viewed by the trail to "Little Dam". It flew up this drainage, where Troy Corman tracked it by its call, while the rest of us raced up the trail, over the creek, and then up the trail again. For 10-15 minutes it called its single note and sallied forth after insects. Unfortunately, it never stayed in one spot for long, and was often not visible. It finally flew up over the ridge to the southeast (?), just past the fenceline. Coordinates of the last location where the bird was seen are: N 31 51 49.3 W 109 14 32.5 When we first arrived we heard that it might also have been seen at 5:30 a.m., close to the dam. CASSIN'S FINCHES and RED CROSSBILLS continue at Herb Martyr. Other nice birds over the past two days have been MEXICAN CHICKADEE in Pinery Canyon, ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAK & GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW at Cave Creek Ranch (thanks Tony!), and ELEGANT TROGONS at South Fork. Good birding, Henry Detwiler Yuma, AZ www.southwestbirders.comSubject: Rattlesnake Springs: location From: Krista <kmari1222 AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 08:59:04 -0700 To all those who are interested in the location of rattlesnake springs: It is in NM, 20 miles or so south of Carlsbad. Keep going south of Whites city for about five miles and take the turnoff marked for Rattlesnake Springs. County is Eddy co. Sorry that was not included in my post, I meant to include it. Good birding, Krista Sorra, ABQ. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJSubject: Tufted Flycatcher photos From: Jerry Oldenettel <Borealowl AT AOL.COM> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 11:57:08 EDT I have posted additional photos of the Herb Martyr Tufted Flycatcher on my
photo site at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jroldenettel/
Jerry R. Oldenettel
Socorro, NM
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Subject: AZFo - Photo Documentation NeededFrom: Michael C Moore <michael.moore AT ASU.EDU> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 06:31:52 -0700 Field Ornithologists, The AZFO is lacking photo documentation of the following rarities (review or sketch details species) reported on the recent Tucson RBA: Swallow-tailed Kite Berylline Hummingbird White-eared Hummingbird Ovenbird Yellow Grosbeak We are also interested in additional pictures of the Tufted Flycatcher. If you have pictures of these birds that confirm the identification, we would love to have them. If you have pictures of a rarity and are wondering if it is documented on the site, you can check here: http://www.azfo.org/gallery/photos_tax.html If you want to submit photos, follow the guidelines here: http://www.azfo.org/gallery/PhotoContribution.html Thanks to those who have documented the Tufted Flycatcher, Golden-crowned Sparrow and Semipalmated Sandpiper. Mike Moore AZFO Photo co-Editor Gilbert, AZSubject: Five-striped Sparrow, Montezuma Quail and Buff-collared Nightjar - Oro Blanco Mine From: Gavin Bieber <kingbird77 AT HOTMAIL.COM> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 06:11:30 +0000 Arrived at California Gulch shortly after 5 and quickly located a pair of calling Five-stripes just a few hundred feet downstream from the first crossing in Cal Gulch. Some aimless wandering on the road back up to Ruby Road produced 3 Montezuma Quail between 6 and 7pm. The Buff-collared Nightjar began calling at 7:40 but quickly moved well to the south. Also calling there was a single Elf Owl and we located a Hooded Skunk prowling around the mine site. Jeez, what a day!! Thanks to my participants Paul and Carolee Prappas for their tireless enthusiasm and great company. Gavin Bieber Kingbird77 AT hotmail.com Tucson, AZ Senior Leader www.wingsbirds.com _________________________________________________________________ Make Windows Vista more reliable and secure with Windows Vista Service Pack 1. http://www.windowsvista.com/SP1?WT.mc_id=hotmailvistasp1bannerSubject: Thick-billed and Tropical Kingbirds - Santa Gertrudis Lane (Tumacacori) From: Gavin Bieber <kingbird77 AT HOTMAIL.COM> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 06:07:10 +0000 As in the last few years both kingbird species are present along the lane on the W. side of the Santa Cruz (note - the road is private, to bird the area park outside the gate and walk in). A pair of Thick-billed Kingbirds was in full display and several Tropicals were calling. Also present were several Pacific-slope Flycatchers, and good numbers of migrants. IN the flooded fields south of Tumacacori on the frontage road were several hundred White-faced Ibis and dozens of Whistling-ducks. The Rio Rico ponds held Great and Snowy Egrets. Gavin Bieber Kingbird77 AT hotmail.com Tucson, AZ Senior Leader www.wingsbirds.com _________________________________________________________________ Make Windows Vista more reliable and secure with Windows Vista Service Pack 1. http://www.windowsvista.com/SP1?WT.mc_id=hotmailvistasp1bannerSubject: Flame-colored Tanager, White-eared Hummingbird, Northern Pygmy Owl - Madera Canyon From: Gavin Bieber <kingbird77 AT HOTMAIL.COM> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 06:03:23 +0000 The Flame was singing well, between the Kubo and just above the big rock this morning. A Pygmy Owl was calling and eventually very well seen just downstream from the Kubo and an immature male White-eared Hummingbird was present at the Kubo feeders. Gavin Bieber Kingbird77 AT hotmail.com Tucson, AZ Senior Leader www.wingsbirds.com _________________________________________________________________ Make Windows Vista more reliable and secure with Windows Vista Service Pack 1. http://www.windowsvista.com/SP1?WT.mc_id=hotmailvistasp1bannerSubject: Black-capped Gnatcatcher and Gray Vireo - Montosa Canyon From: Gavin Bieber <kingbird77 AT HOTMAIL.COM> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 06:01:14 +0000 Hello Birders, A fantastic day in SE AZ today, I'm submitting the location in separate messages to keep things simpler. Subject line birds were found a short distance up from the main wash crossing early this morning. Good numbers of migrants around as well. The Vireo was singing and acting as if on territory. Gavin Bieber Kingbird77 AT hotmail.com Tucson, AZ Senior Leader www.wingsbirds.com _________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch when you're away with Windows Live Messenger. http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_messenger_052008Subject: Tucson RBA 9 May 2008 From: John Yerger <john AT ADVENTUREBIRDING.COM> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 22:56:54 -0700 Hello Birders,
This update of Tucson Audubon Society's Rare Bird Alert for Southeast
Arizona was made on May 9, 2008. The next update will be made on May 16.
Phone your reports to 520-798-1005 X 1. Email your reports to
rarebirdalert AT tucsonaudubon.org
In this report, where directions are not given, they can be found in the
2007 edition of "Finding Birds in Southeast Arizona", published by and
available from Tucson Audubon. Updates to the 6th edition, including new
sites and access changes can be found at:
www.tucsonaudubon.org/birding/updates.htm
Several important announcements follow the sightings, including
information on temporary closures and rules for access to other
important birding areas.
An asterisk (*) preceding a species name in the list indicates that it
merits careful, full documentation. A pound sign (#) indicates that
brief corroborating details are warranted.
Please send documentation to the Arizona Bird Committee via the online
form at http://www.azfo.org/ArizonaBirdCommittee/abc_documentatio.html,
via email to ghrosenberg AT comcast.net or the ABC, P.O. Box 91856, Tucson,
AZ 85720-1856.
SPECIES MENTIONED IN THIS REPORT:
*SWALLOW-TAILED KITE
#SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPER
*BERYLLINE HUMMINGBIRD
#LUCIFER HUMMINGBIRD
#WHITE-EARED HUMMINGBIRD
Calliope Hummingbird
*TUFTED FLYCATCHER
Townsend's Solitaire
*FLAME-COLORED TANAGER
#OVENBIRD
American Redstart
#GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW
Clay-colored Sparrow
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
*YELLOW GROSBEAK
CHIRICAHUA MOUNTAINS
The big story in Arizona this week is the discovery of what will almost
certainly be accepted as the 4th U.S. record of *TUFTED FLYCATCHER, near
Herb Martyr Campground in Cave Creek Canyon. Since its discovery by
Daniele Mitchell on 5/5, photographs and audio recordings have been
obtained (he did not have a camera at the time). The bird was seen at
least through 5/8. For a highly detailed description of where the bird
was seen, please refer to the end of this report, just prior to the
"Announcements." PLEASE obey speed limits in and around Portal, and be
mindful of residents and other non-birding recreators (as usual!)
Also from Herb Martyr, a secondhand report of an #OVENBIRD was received
on 5/7 (Bill Stocku, fide Jackie Lewis).
At Cave Creek Ranch on 5/5, male and female ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAKS were
seen, as were a singing adult and immature #GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Tony
Godfrey). On 5/7, two male ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAKS were seen as well as
the adult #GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW (Mark Stevenson).
TUCSON
A flyover *SWALLOW-TAILED KITE was reported from Sweetwater Wetlands on
5/5 (Jerry Bock). There is only one accepted record of this species in
AZ, from Dudleyville (April 2-3, 1980). This overshadowed a less rare
transient there, an AMERICAN REDSTART.
Unusual for the middle of Tucson was a NEOTROPIC CORMORANT at Lakeside
Park on 5/3 (John Higgins).
DOUGLAS area
A female *YELLOW GROSBEAK was found at Slaughter Ranch on Geronimo
Trail, 15 miles east of Douglas on 5/5 (Richard Webster, Rose Ann
Rowlett). This bird has not been seen since, despite intensive searching
on 5/7. The bird was seen around the main pond ("House Pond") in the
north to northeast sector of the Ranch.
HUACHUCA MOUNTAINS
A female *BERYLLINE HUMMINGBIRD was reported from Ramsey Canyon B & B on
5/6 (Henry Detwiler).
A male #WHITE-EARED HUMMINGBIRD was seen at the Controlled Access Site
(CAS) of Beatty's Guest Ranch in Miller Canyon on 5/6 (Tom Beatty).
Several CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRDS (more rare in spring than fall) continued
to be seen throughout the week (var obs) at the same location.
#LUCIFER HUMMINGBIRDS continue to be seen this week at Ash Canyon B & B
(var obs). Multiple birds breed in the area each year, and come to the
feeders from March-September. Elsewhere in Arizona, this species is
quite scarce. A bright male ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAK showed up at the Ash
Canyon B & B feeders on 5/4 (Peter Dedicoat), and both a male and a
female were later observed (Mary Jo Ballator).
SANTA RITA MOUNTAINS
The *FLAME-COLORED TANAGER continues at Madera Kubo this week, often
seen from the treetops near the road (var obs). As a reminder, PLEASE DO
NOT PARK in front of Madera Kubo. It is mandatory that any birder
wishing to observe this beautiful bird park at the Ampitheater lot just
down the road, and walk the short distance up the road to Madera Kubo.
On 5/6, two #WHITE-EARED HUMMINGBIRDS (one male, one female) were seen
coming to the feeders at Santa Rita Lodge (Bev Postmus). They continued
at least through 5/7.
A late-ish TOWNSEND'S SOLITAIRE was found at Proctor Rd on 5/4 (Henry
Detwiler).
WILLCOX
An unusual number of #SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPERS (at least 4, up to 7) were
found at Willcox Twin Lakes on 5/5 (Chris Benesh, Dave Stejskal). Also
present with the usual Least and Western Sandpipers was a single BAIRD'S
SANDPIPER. This main lake has also been hosting a few RED-NECKED
PHALAROPES this week (var obs) amongst the hundreds of Wilson's
Phalaropes feeding there daily.
On 5/8, a MARBLED GODWIT was seen (Laurens Halsey).
BENSON
A CLAY-COLORED SPARROW was discovered on 5/2 in the weeds at the NW
corner of the south pond at the Benson sewage ponds (Gavin Bieber. I was
seen at least through 5/3 (Jake Mohlmann, John Yerger).
TUMACACORI
Two CRESTED CARACARAS were seen on 5/2 in the flooded fields east of
I-19 near the Palo Parado exit (Sue Carnahan). This is the same area
(south of Tumacacori, accessed from the frontage road) where they were
reported in March, and is a bit east of the range where they are
normally found in Arizona (and north of where their range ends in Sonora).
PATAGONIA
A male AMERICAN REDSTART was found at the Patagonia Roadside Rest Area
on 5/2, about 100 feet south of the picnic table (Mr. & Mrs. Tom Arny).
An interesting sighting on 5/2 was a pair of WESTERN GREBES exhibiting
courtship behavior at Patagonia Lake (Darlene Smyth).
SEASONAL NOTES
Many regular but highly localized Arizona specialties are being found in
their usual locations, such as:
ELEGANT TROGON
TROPICAL KINGBIRD
THICK-BILLED KINGBIRD
FIVE-STRIPED SPARROW
TUFTED FLYCATCHER EXTRA DETAILS (courtesy Richard Webster)
At Herb Martyr, there are two streams below the parking areas that come
together below the lower parking area. The closer stream is barely
flowing, comes from the direction of Ash Spring, and is crossed by the
trail as it leaves the lower parking area. The other stream ("Middle
Fork") is flowing more strongly, and the main trail goes up it to Little
Dam and beyond. The bird has been seen at the confluence of the two
streams (but relatively infrequently), where the main trail first
crosses the Ash Spring drainage immediately below the parking area
(often, in the sycamores), up the Ash Spring drainage about 100m
(occasionally), and along the Middle Fork stream (often, especially at
the signed trail junction where the Ash Spring trail takes off from the
main trail). Once it went up Middle Fork past Little Dam to the metal
"stile" (zig-zag type, not climb over) near the Basin Trail junction.
Most observations were within 100 meters of the confluence on either stream.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
GREEN VALLEY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT: ALL birders in a party must
sign in, not just one representative of said party. Also, please DO NOT
park on the grass, due to fire danger from hot catalytic converters.
SANTA CRUZ FLATS: Managers at the Evergreen Turf Farm (vicinity of
Tweedy and Pretzer Rds) have requested that anyone birding there on the
weekends please leave by 5:00 PM. This is due to security issues
experienced by the Sod Farm. Birders are still welcome here at other
times.
I-10 is under construction in Tucson between 29th Street and Prince
Road. See http://www.i10tucsondistrict.com/29toP.html for details.
AVRA VALLEY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT: The facility is now closed to
birders due to the ongoing construction. Updates will be added as they
become available.
BAIRD'S SPARROW HILL AND THE VACA RANCH CORRAL in the San Rafael Valley
continues to be off limits to birders due to the thoughtless actions of
a few birders. Do not bird within .25 mile of the corrals or enter the
property.
NOGALES SEWAGE PONDS: Remain closed to birders. Construction also seems
to be ongoing at the Corona de Tucson Ponds, which remain closed to
birders due to construction.
Good birding,
John Yerger
Tucson, AZ
Subject: AZFO - New photos of Semipalmated SandpiperFrom: Michael C Moore <michael.moore AT ASU.EDU> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 20:55:20 -0700 Field Ornithologists, Dave Stejskal contributed photos of a Semipalmated Sandpiper seen at Willcox on 30 April 2008. Photos posted at: http://www.azfo.org click on "Photo Highlights" Thanks to Dave for his contribution. Arizona Field Ornithologists welcomes Arizona rarity photo contributions from all photographers throughout the state. If you enjoy the photo web site, please consider joining AZFO and supporting our other activities. Details on the web site. Mike Moore AZFO Photo co-editor Gilbert, AZSubject: Rattlesnake Springs From: Krista <kmari1222 AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 19:06:06 -0700 May 7, 08 Saw the WORM-EATING WARBLER along the stream directly across from the restrooms. Caught a glimpse of a WHITE EYED VIREO by the ditch across from the restrooms, didn't give me a chance to really look or photo. Also in the same area a male PAINTED BUNTING. May 8, 08 More painted buntings, saw the warbler again, and a male VARIED BUNTING on the fence along the ditch. Possibly heard the KENTUCKY WARBLER. Other birds: 2 N. Waterthrush 1 male rose-breasted grosbeak bells vireos townsends warblers Indigo and lazuli buntings orchard, hooded and scotts orioles Krista Sorra ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJSubject: South Tucson Migrants-Bullock's Orioles From: Daniel Ginter <dginternmsu AT HOTMAIL.COM> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 18:41:32 -0600 Migrants detected moving through the area this week (May 5th-8th) (noted during AM Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy Owl surveys) near Ajo Highway and Valencia Road (1/4 mile South of Ryan Air Field, Tucson Arizona). The vegetation is degraded (overgrazed) semi-desert grassland composed mainly of PRVE , Opuntia species and some native grasses along the washes. - Most notable were -Multiple Bullock’s Orioles 20 + (male and female) feeding on insects in the PRVE. -Wilson’s Warblers (4)-Virginia’s Warbler (1)-Townsend Warbler (1) -Brewer’s Sparrows (Multiple groups) -Western Tanager (2) (Male) Dan Ginter Daniel Ginter 1035 North Hoff #1 Tucson, AZ 85705 520-419-1516 _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live SkyDrive lets you share files with faraway friends. http://www.windowslive.com/skydrive/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_skydrive_052008Subject: Birding Magazines spoken for From: PalmerRD AT AOL.COM Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 20:45:06 EDT Just a note to let everyone know that my offer of free "Birding" magazines has been accepted. Michael Marsden was the first to email at 2:30 PM. This really works out well for me as he lives in Green Valley, Arizona so no shipping involved. Thanks to all who offered to take them off my shelves. `````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` ```` Dick Palmer 1022 W Union Bell Drive Green Valley, Arizona 85614-5945 PalmerRD AT aol.com 520-648-6735 **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001)Subject: FW: AZ: Tufted Flycatcher continues Wednesday AM From: Laurens Halsey <desert-harrier AT COX.NET> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 16:07:00 -0700 I apologize for previous post. Others were reporting the bird to the listserv while I was typing my post. And I get the subject line wrong, should read Thursday AM, not Wednesday. Its amazing what you can (can't) do with very little sleep. Laurens R. Halsey Green Valley, AZ -----Original Message----- From: Laurens Halsey [mailto:desert-harrier AT cox.net] Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2008 3:59 PM To: 'BIRDWG05 AT LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU' Subject: AZ: Tufted Flycatcher continues Wednesday AM Just returned from two mornings at Herb Martyr with many patiently (?) waiting birders. On Wednesday, I saw and photographed (poorly) the Tufted Flycatcher during what seems to have been his last performance for the day (8:40 to about 09:00). I was with Sheri Williamson when she heard the calls coming from down stream. I left Herb Martyr area after 11:00am and returned around 5:30pm (hoping for the evening showing). Two folks from Sierra Vista stayed all day. The Tufted Flycatcher was not seen after about 09:00 on Wednesday May 7 to my knowledge. Several of us (Dan, Joe, & Jill (all from Ohio) and few others arrived just before sunrise. At 06:00, another unnamed birder/photographer heard and briefly saw the Tufted Flycatcher upstream (the smaller drainage) from yesterday's viewing area. It was thought that the bird moved south a bit. Within a few minutes, I heard and then saw and then showed the Tufted Flycatcher to others (Dan, Margery, and an unnamed California birder). The bird was perched on a dead branch of a tall pine just upstream and up the south slope of the smaller drainage from yesterday's viewing area. The bird flew up over the slope to the south. No photo ops this time. Further searches in the area between the two drainages failed to reveal the bird except for possibly a couple of call notes. Upon my departure at 09:00, the Tufted Flycatcher had not been seen / heard since about 06:00 this morning. There were thirty plus birder stationed at the viewing area and/or wandering around nearby trails and stream beds when I left. Hopefully we will get a (positive) report from someone later today. Yesterday's viewing area is immediately south and down hill from the lower parking area and in the smaller of the two drainages, a relatively clear (albeit rocky) area of the stream bed. One thing to consider if chasing in the next couple of days: The bird was not seen after 09:00 on Wednesday 5/7, and so far not after 06:00 on Thursday 5/8 - go early Other things to take into account: Gas in Rodeo was $3.94 per gallon Wednesday morning! No cell coverage I could find. Pay phone at the Portal Store out of order Pay phones at the research station work for 50 cents/five minutes Much gratitude those that found this fabulous flycatcher and those that got the word out. Add one Marbled Godwit at Wilcox on Thursday 5/8 to Mark's report on Wednesday. Good birds, Laurens Laurens R. Halsey Green Valley, AZSubject: AZ: Tufted Flycatcher continues Wednesday AM From: Laurens Halsey <desert-harrier AT COX.NET> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 15:58:42 -0700 Just returned from two mornings at Herb Martyr with many patiently (?) waiting birders. On Wednesday, I saw and photographed (poorly) the Tufted Flycatcher during what seems to have been his last performance for the day (8:40 to about 09:00). I was with Sheri Williamson when she heard the calls coming from down stream. I left Herb Martyr area after 11:00am and returned around 5:30pm (hoping for the evening showing). Two folks from Sierra Vista stayed all day. The Tufted Flycatcher was not seen after about 09:00 on Wednesday May 7 to my knowledge. Several of us (Dan, Joe, & Jill (all from Ohio) and few others arrived just before sunrise. At 06:00, another unnamed birder/photographer heard and briefly saw the Tufted Flycatcher upstream (the smaller drainage) from yesterday's viewing area. It was thought that the bird moved south a bit. Within a few minutes, I heard and then saw and then showed the Tufted Flycatcher to others (Dan, Margery, and an unnamed California birder). The bird was perched on a dead branch of a tall pine just upstream and up the south slope of the smaller drainage from yesterday's viewing area. The bird flew up over the slope to the south. No photo ops this time. Further searches in the area between the two drainages failed to reveal the bird except for possibly a couple of call notes. Upon my departure at 09:00, the Tufted Flycatcher had not been seen / heard since about 06:00 this morning. There were thirty plus birder stationed at the viewing area and/or wandering around nearby trails and stream beds when I left. Hopefully we will get a (positive) report from someone later today. Yesterday's viewing area is immediately south and down hill from the lower parking area and in the smaller of the two drainages, a relatively clear (albeit rocky) area of the stream bed. One thing to consider if chasing in the next couple of days: The bird was not seen after 09:00 on Wednesday 5/7, and so far not after 06:00 on Thursday 5/8 - go early Other things to take into account: Gas in Rodeo was $3.94 per gallon Wednesday morning! No cell coverage I could find. Pay phone at the Portal Store out of order Pay phones at the research station work for 50 cents/five minutes Much gratitude those that found this fabulous flycatcher and those that got the word out. Add one Marbled Godwit at Wilcox on Thursday 5/8 to Mark's report on Wednesday. Good birds, Laurens Laurens R. Halsey Green Valley, AZSubject: AZ: Tufted Flycatcher Continues From: James Hays <jhays AT INAME.COM> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 15:51:10 -0700 The Tufted Flycatcher at Herb Martyr Campground was seen by many observers at about 9:30 a.m. Thursday morning. The bird was in the deep stream cut near the point where the trails to Little Dam and to Ash Spring split apart, as described in previous reports, and remained visible for at least fifteen minutes, sallying forth frequently then returning to mostly exposed perches. The bird was quite vocal and was heard for several minutes before it was spotted visually. Learn the vocalizations of this bird before you go to look for it! Chris Benesh has kindly posted a good recording: http://members.cox.net/cdbenesh/Chris_Benesh_Site/AZ_Tufted_Flycatcher.html The campground area was very bird-rich this morning with many species vocalizing and visible, including Hermit and Red-faced Warblers. Two male trogons flew across the main Cave Creek road directly in front of our car on the way to Herb Martyr (appropriately, near "Trogon Roost"!) -- *************************************************************************** Jim Hays Tucson AZSubject: Fw: Tufted FC --Seen Thursday From: Mark Stevenson <drbrdr AT WORLDNET.ATT.NET> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 15:40:04 -0700 Thanks Joe. Begin forwarded message: ----- Original Message ----- From: Joseph Gebler Hi Mark, Please pass this along... The Tufted Flycatcher was observed for at least 30 minutes by some 20 persons this morning, Thursday, May 8, starting at approximately 9 a.m. The bird was along the larger of the 2 streams. GB, joe gebler -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay in touch when you're away with Windows Live Messenger. IM anytime you're online.Subject: Birding Magazine, no birds From: PalmerRD AT AOL.COM Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 17:12:47 EDT To the members of the Listserve: RE: American Birding Association "Birding" Magazine. I have been saving issues of "Birding" magazine (Volume VII - No. 1) from 1975 to date Volume 40 - No. 2) but now it is time to dispose of them. The first person who contacts me off list who is willing to pay for the shipping may have them. The offer is good until Monday, May 12th. at which time I will dispose of them locally. `````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` ```` Dick Palmer 1022 W Union Bell Drive Green Valley, Arizona 85614-5945 PalmerRD AT aol.com 520-648-6735 **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001)Subject: Tufted Flycatcher(maybe) From: Roger Tess <rtbirder AT COX.NET> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 13:40:46 -0700 Tommorow (Friday) Clait Braun & I are seeking this rarity, & have room for 2 more bodies. If interested, call 393-8237 before 8pm today(Thursday) Roger Tess TucsonSubject: Re: AZ: Tufted Flycatcher - found by...? From: John Yerger <john AT ADVENTUREBIRDING.COM> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 16:16:54 -0400 I might also mention that I screwed up the pronouns in my previous post (should have read 'he', not she...umm, sorry Daniele.) Embarrased, John Yerger Tucson, AZ -- John YergerSubject: NM RBA for 5/8/08 From: Pinyonjay AT AOL.COM Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 15:10:01 EDT - RBA * New Mexico Bird Report * May 8, 2008 * NMEX0805.08 Transcript Hotline New Mexico date: May 8, 2008 compiler Patricia R. Snider Phone: 719-846-3174 Cell phone 505-803-1807 e-mail address _pinyonjay AT aol.com_ (mailto:pinyonjay AT aol.com) This is Pinyon Jay with the New Mexico Bird Report for May 8, 2008 sponsored by the New Mexico Ornithological Society. When phone numbers are given for private property, please call before going to ask permission. Highlights: Glossy Ibis, Whimbrels, Blue-winged, Yellow- throated, Palm, Hooded, Red-faced, and Kentucky Warblers. Places mentioned and a checklist of N.M. birds are in the N.M. Bird Finding Guide. Check for earlier reports at _www.nmbirds.org_ (http://www.nmbirds.org) or in the archives of the AZ/NM listserve. For photos of rarities and directions to some birding sites check hometown.aol.com/borealowl. For the Bird Records Committee and both Field Notes please send reports to Dr. Sartor O. Williams, III, 1819 Meadowview NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87104 or to _sunbittern AT earthlink.net_ (mailto:sunbittern AT earthlink.net) . Birds Mentioned and Counties: * tells that there is new information on this species in this report. Western Grebe (*Sandoval) American Bittern (Chaves) Great Egret (San Miguel) Cattle Egret (Valencia) Yellow-crowned Night-heron (*Socorro) Glossy Ibis (*Socorro) Greater White-fronted Goose (Socorro) Common and Hooded Mergansers (Bernalillo) Mississippi Kite (Chaves, Eddy) Northern Goshawk (*Grant) Gray Hawk (Hidalgo, Eddy) Zone-tailed Hawk (Eddy, *Grant) Lesser Prairie-Chicken (Chaves) Wild Turkey (*Bernalillo, Socorro), Gould’s (Hidalgo) Montezuma Quail (*Grant) Common Moorhen (Socorro) American Golden-plover (Chaves) Semipalmated Plover (Valencia) Willet (Socorro) Whimbrel (Socorro, Chaves) Marbled Godwit (Socorro, Santa Fe, Curry, *Bernalillo) Semipalmated Sandpiper (Socorro) Wilson’s Phalarope (*Socorro) Red-necked Phalarope (Chaves) Franklin’s Gull (Valencia, Socorro, *Bernalillo) Band-tailed Pigeon (Torrance, *Grant) Barn Owl (Chaves) Whiskered Screech-owl (Hidalgo) Flammulated and Northern Saw-whet Owls (*Bernalillo) Northern Pygmy-owl (*Grant) Long-eared Owl (Roosevelt) Blue-throated Hummingbird (*Grant) Anna’s Hummingbird (Doña Ana) Olive-sided Flycatcher (Lea, *Otero) Greater Pewee (Hidalgo) Gray Flycatcher (Otero, Roosevelt, Sierra) Dusky Flycatcher (Valencia, *Otero) Eastern Phoebe (*Sandoval) Brown-crested Flycatcher (Sierra) Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (Chaves, Socorro) White-eyed Vireo (Roosevelt) Cassin’s Vireo (Eddy, Roosevelt, Socorro, Sierra, *Otero Red-eyed Vireo (Roosevelt) Cave Swallow (Doña Ana) Pinyon Jay (Catron) Mountain Chickadee (Roosevelt) Red-breasted Nuthatch (Roosevelt) Eastern Bluebird (Bernalillo) Hermit Thrush (Roosevelt) Gray Catbird (Roosevelt) Brown Thrasher (Roosevelt, Eddy) Phainopepla (Eddy) Cedar Waxwing (Sierra) Olive Warbler (*Grant) Blue-winged Warbler (*Santa Fe) WORM-EATING WARBLER (Eddy, Grant) Nashville Warbler (*Roosevelt) Northern Parula (Bernalillo, Roosevelt) Yellow-throated Warbler (Roosevelt) Grace’s Warbler (Socorro) Townsend’s Warbler (Sierra, Roosevelt, Socorro, *Grant) Palm Warbler (Socorro) Black-and-White Warbler (Roosevelt) American Redstart (Roosevelt) Kentucky Warbler (*Cibola, *Eddy) Ovenbird (Roosevelt) Northern Waterthrush (*Lea, Santa Fe, *Bernalillo, *Roosevelt) MacGillivray’s Warbler (Chaves) Hooded Warbler (Sierra, *Bernalillo) Red-faced Warbler (Bernalillo) Hepatic Tanager (a*Bernalillo) Clay-colored Sparrow (*Otero) Lark Bunting (*Santa Fe) White-throated Sparrow (Socorro) Yellow-eyed Junco (Grant) Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Bernalillo, *Roosevelt, Torrance) Indigo Bunting (Socorro, Doña Ana, Valencia, Bronzed Cowbird (Roosevelt) Orchard Oriole (*Roosevelt) Hooded Oriole (Doña Ana) Scott’s Oriole (Sierra, Socorro, *Otero) Cassin’s Finch (Doña Ana, Socorro, *Santa Fe, *Bernalillo) Red Crossbill (*Grant) Evening Grosbeak (*Santa Fe) In Sandoval County: JK at Cochiti Lake on May 7 had a WESTERN GREBE and an EASTERN PHOEBE. In Santa Fe County: JB had a female BLUE-WINGED WARBLER in Galisteo on May 7. RY at the Alameda Middle School in Santa Fe had LARK BUNTINGS and EVENING GROSBEAKS on May 6. At the NM Penitentiary on May 4 JB had a MARBLED GODWIT under a sprinkler. He had a NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH at Cerrillos. AJ had CASSIN’S FINCHES in Madrid on April 29. In San Miguel County: At the Las Vegas Refuge at Brown’s Marsh JA on May 2 had two GREAT EGRETS. In Roosevelt County: At the migrant trap west of Melrose CW, NP, MB, JO, JP, and WW on May 3 had a YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER and a male NORTHERN PARULA. JO and AF on May 4 saw the Yellow- throated, a singing Parula, OVENBIRD, BROWN THRASHER, CATBIRD, two LONG-EARED OWLS, a ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAK, RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH, a CASSIN’S VIREO, and up to 150 HERMIT THRUSHES. MB, NP, and JO on May 5 saw the parula, a NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH, and an ORCHARD ORIOLE. The CW group at Boones Draw near Portales on May 3 found a male BLACK-AND-WHITE WARBLER, WHITE-EYED VIREO, MOUNTAIN CHICKADEE, two GRAY FLYCATCHERS, and a BRONZED COWBIRD. JO on May 4 had an AMERICAN REDSTART, RED-EYED VIREO, two TOWNSEND’S WARBLERS, and three CASSIN’S VIREOS. MB and NP on May 5 found three ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAKS and two NASHVILLE WARBLERS. In Curry County: At the Clovis Sewage Ponds be sure to tell them that you are there to bird. JO found a MARBLED GODWIT on the ponds on May 2. In Cibola County: CJG had at the El Morro NM on May 4 SB found a KENTUCKY WARBLER on the Inscription Trail (photos}. It was still there in the morning of May 5 and seen by CJG and MB on May 7. In Bernalillo County: JJ on May 5 had a NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH south of Tingley Beach and west of Central. LB reported a HOODED WARBLER in Tijeras on May 5. Report sent to SOW. JJ on May 3 heard TURKEYS on the Cienega Trail in the Sandias, with FLAMMULATED OWLS calling at the Doc Long Picnic Area, at mile post 5 on the road, at the Tree Spring Trailhead, and Dry Camp Picnic Area with a SAW- WHET OWL heard at a turnout a quarter mile below the ski area. LG had a male HEPATIC TANAGER on the UNM campus on May 5 southwest of the duck pond and south of Scholes Hall. JJ on May 4 recorded a MARBLED GODWIT at the Tramway Wetlands. DP on May 2 on the west side of the Rio Grande in Albu- querque a half mile on the path from the Montaño Bridge near a mile 4 sign found a NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH in a wet area near the Rio, plus a female EASTERN BLUEBIRD and a female COMMON MERGANSER. At the Rio Grande Nature Center on May 2 DP on the parking lot pond had a male HOODED MERGANSER. DH on May 4 saw a RED-FACED WARBLER on the Bosque Trail Âľ of the way to the new bridge. JJ on May 3 had up to 19 FRANKLIN’S GULLS there. DP on April 27 found a NORTHERN PARULA and a female ROSE- BREASTED GROSBEAK in the San Antonio Open Space behind the San Antonio Church on NM 14 a few hundred yards up the trail. The Parula was found later by JJ. AJ had CASSIN’S FINCHES in Cedar Crest on May 3. In Valencia County: DH on May 3 had a SEMIPALMATGED PLOVER at the Taco Bell marsh in Belen. BV on May 4 had the plover and a FRANKLIN’S GULL with a pair of INDIGO BUNTINGS and a DUSKY FLYCATCHER at the Belen Bosque plus 13 CATTLE EGRETS on NM 314 south of the Bernalillo Co. line. In Torrance County: TH on May 1 saw a male ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAK at his home in the Manzano Mts. north of Mountainview. 12 BAND- TAILED PIGEONS have been present. In Socorro County: At the Bosque del Apache Refuge near San Antonio on April 29 RV and MH saw a YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON near the entrance to the seasonal road. And on April 30 DC had the ten WHITE-FRONTED GEESE on the seasonal road and a MOORHEN at the ditch where the one way road ends on the Farm Loop. JO on May 1 saw a MARBLED GODWIT. DH on May 3 saw the SCOTT’S ORIOLE pair in the Cactus Garden, and a SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER at the northeast corner of the Farm Loop. He and MH had a GRACE’S WARBLER on the seasonal road near the Chupadera Deck. MH on May 3 found a PALM WARBLER on the seasonal road after it turns to the northeast, heron and the GLOSSY IBIS on the east side of the Marsh Loop. CW, MB, and NP on May 2 had two SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPERS near the heronry, several WILLETS, and three MARBLED GODWITS, CR on May 3 found two WHITE-THROATED SPARROWS at the Norton Blind and 14 TURKEYS on the Marsh Loop. DC on May 7 found the heron adult and the glossy ibis still at the south end of the Marsh Loop with a CASSIN’S VIREO at the Quail Pond. The WILSON’S PHALAROPE count was down to 883. At Turtle Bay Park on the NMTU campus in Socorro DP on April 29 saw four male INDIGO BUNTINGS. MH on May 3 had a pair of TOWNSEND’S WARBLERS, a male CASSIN’S FINCH, and a FRANKLIN’S GULL. CR had a WHIMBREL on May 3 at Riverine Park in Socorro. In Chaves County: JSa in the refuge report for April 28 recorded one AMERICAN BITTERN, and one MISSISSIPPI KITE, On May 3 JP found a WHIMBREL on the southeast corner of the tour loop. LM and JoO on May 3 at the refuge recorded a GOLDEN PLOVER on Unit 15 and two RED-NECKED PHALAROPES at the Oxbow Slough. There was a MACGILLIVRAY’S WARBLER. MH, SNC, and LG on April 19 found up to 25 LESSER PRAIRIE CHICKENS in the Mesacalero Sands leks near the Waldrop Rest Stop 40 miles east of Roswell on US380. The RV group at the Waldrop rest stop saw the SCISSOR- TAILED FLYCATCHER and a BARN OWL. In Sierra County: At Percha Dam State Park DC on May 1 saw two TOWNSEND’S WARBLERS and three GRAY FLYCATCHERS. DP on April 29 at Percha Dam saw a male HOODED WARBLER along the river at the north end. DC saw the Hooded Warbler male on April 26. DC on May 2 had two BROWN-CRESTED FLYCATCHERS at the creek crossing in upper LAS Animas “Canyon with a TOWNSEND’S WARBLER. A CASSIN’S VIREO was just before one makes the right turn to the crossing. JL at his home saw CEDAR WAXWINGS and a male SCOTT’S ORIOLE on April 28. In Catron County: BH had large numbers of PINYON JAYS in Luna by the San Francisco River. In Grant County: JBi on May 1 had a WORM-EATING WARBLER south of Silver City along the lower San Vicente Creek (photo). In the Burro Mountains south of Silver City on Jack’s Peak DG on May 2 to 6 found the GOSHAWK, a ZONE-TAILED HAWK, the MONTEZUMA QUAIL, many BAND-TAILED PIGEONS, four calling PYGMY OWLS, a BLUE-THROATED HUMMINGBIRD , lots of TOWNSEND’S WARBLERS, five RED CROSSBILLS, a singing OLIVE WARBLER, and four pairs of YELLOW-EYED JUNCOS. The Hummingbird Festival at Lake Roberts has been canceled this year. In Hidalgo County: SOW and HW in Clanton Canyon south of Animas had a WHISKERED SCREECH-OWL in the campground on April 30 with GOULD’S TURKEYS at Blair Well at the canyon mouth and at the Oak Grove on May 1. A GREATER PEWEE was singing at the Geronimo Seep on May 1. They had an adult GRAY HAWK on the Diamond A Ranch land on April 30 near Cloverdale. Remember thou shalt not get an inch off the road to look for it. County Hwy.1 south of Animas crosses the Diamond A (Gray) Ranch. Because of events with thoughtless birders, one must NOT go off the road. In Doña Ana County: JN on May 4 at the Mesilla Valley Bosque Park had a a male ANNA’S HUMMINGBIRD with a few CAVE SWALLOWS. At their home near Radium Springs MS recorded a pair of HOODED OIOLES. On May 2 in the yard she saw a female CASSIN’S FINCH The pair of Hooded Orioles were still seen on May 2-3. In Otero County: At the Holloman Lakes near Alamogordo the lakes are open to birding, but permission is needed from Holloman AF Base to bird the Lake G area to the north. JN at the White Sands NM on May 7 saw CASSIN’S VIREO, SCOTT’S ORIOLE, OLIVE-SIDED and DUSKY FLYCATCHERS, and CLAY-COLORED SPARROW. In Eddy County: At Rattlesnake Springs SW on May 3 found the GRAY HAWK and a ZONE-TAILED HAWK, and a PHAINOPEPLA. WW on April 30 had a WORM-EATING WARBLER just north of the main pond with a BROWN THRASHER. JL on May 6 had a female KENTUCKY WARBLER at the springs. ReW on May 4 had a MISSISSIPPI KITE in Carlsbad. In Lea County: At the sewage ponds in Tatum CW, JP, and group had the NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH on May 3. Initials of Observers: JA, Jan Arrott; JB, Jonathan Batkin; MB, Matt Baumann; SB, Sarah Beckwith; LB, Linda Butler; DC, David Cleary; SNC, Steve and Nancy Cox; AF, Andy Fenner; LG, Larry Gorbet; DG, David Griffin; CJG, C.J. Grimes; DH, David Hawksworth; BH, Brian Heap; MH, Michael Hilchey; TH, Tyler Huning; AJ, Andrew Johnson; JJ, Jim Joseph; JK, John Kippe; JL, Joe LaFleur; LM, Linda Mowbray; JN, Josh Nemeth; JO, Jerry Oldenettel; JoO, Jo Osterhouse; DP, Danny Paez; JP, John Parmeter; NP, Nick Pederson; CR, Chris Rustay; JSa, Jeff Sanchez; MS, Marcy Scott; BT, Bill Talbot; RV, Raymond VanBuskirk; BV, Brad Vaughn; HW, Hira Walker; ReW, Renee West; SW, Steve West; SOW, Sandy Williams; WW, Bill Wittman; , CW, Cole Wolf, RY, Rob Yaksich. Field Trips: Central Audubon in Albuquerque has Thursday field trips. on May 15 to Hondo Canyon in the southern Sandias with Mary Lou Arthur, 299-2565. Saturday, May 10, is North American Bird Count Day for each county. Contact the leader of your county. To find your county leader contact is Steve West at _lobo AT swwmail.net_ (mailto:lobo AT swwmail.net) or 575-885-3636. On Saturday, May 17, Central Audubon will check out the Quarai Ruins led by Cole Wolf and Jim Mosley. For information call Cole at 505-553-4831. On Saturday, May 24, Mesilla Valley Audubon will explore around the homes for migrants in Mesilla at the Dam, canals, and driveways to Mesilla Park. Contact is David Griffin at 575-382-2080. Sunday, May 25, Central Audubon will bird Orilla Verde near Pilar. Contact is Jerry Friedman at 505-753-1946. The Rio Grande Nature Center in Albuquerque has Saturday and Sunday morning hikes at 8:30 a.m. through May. There is a parking fee. The Randall Davey Audubon Center in Santa Fe on Upper Canyon Road has Saturday morning bird walks beginning at 8:30 until 9:30. - End Transcript **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001)Subject: Re: AZ: Tufted Flycatcher - found by...? From: "Myron L. Scott" <gaia_3 AT NETZERO.NET> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 17:24:14 GMT I agree with the sentiments in this e-mail regarding credit. A la Alfred Russell Wallace and Charles Darwin - or Rosalind Franklin and Watson and Crick. MS Tempe -- John YergerSubject: AZFO - New Pictures of Tufted Flycatcher and Golden-cronwed Sparrow From: Michael C Moore <michael.moore AT ASU.EDU> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 09:40:44 -0700 Field Ornithologists, Gary Rosenberg contributed a new photo of the Tufted Flycatcher and Tony Godfrey contributed a photo of one of the two Cave Creek Ranch Golden-crowned Sparrows. More photos of the Tufted Flycatcher are still welcome! Photos posted at: http://www.azfo.org click on "Photo Highlights" Thanks to Gary and Tony for their contributions. Arizona Field Ornithologists welcomes Arizona rarity photo contributions from all photographers throughout the state. If you enjoy the photo web site, please consider joining AZFO and supporting our other activities. Details on the web site. Mike Moore AZFO Photo co-editor Gilbert, AZSubject: AZ: Tufted Flycatcher - found by...? From: John Yerger <john AT ADVENTUREBIRDING.COM> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 07:17:55 -0700 Hello all, It seems as there is some confusion over who actually found this splendid little rarity. I was originally told by the first folks on the scene that Daniele Mitchell, a vacationing birder from Ottawa, was the actual finder. Daniele has confirmed this with me, so I just wanted to provide this point of clarification. (She doesn't have much internet access since she is mostly camping while here.) It is entirely possible that two different sets of birders independently found and spread the word on this bird, never having communicated with each other. If so, great! Such independent observation is of the utmost importance for documenting such birds. However, I generally like to give credit where credit is due. Good birding, John Yerger Tucson, AZSubject: Common Poorwill in Catalina Foothills, Tucson From: Pam Negri <panegri1 AT COMCAST.NET> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 04:27:16 +0000 Last night, Tues, May 6 at 10:15 p.m. I heard a COMMON POORWILL calling in the wash behind my back yard. The wash is north of Territory Rd between Via Sempreverde and Via Gelsomino in the Catalina Foothills. This is the first time I've heard one in my neighborhood since I moved here 14 mos ago. Are they common in this area? Pam Negri Tucson Happy BirdingSubject: Lesser Nighthawks by the hundreds. From: Melody Kehl <outdoor1 AT COX.NET> Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 20:58:49 -0700 Jackie Lewis and I spent a delightful evening sitting along the edge of the Santa Cruz River just north of the Ina Road Bridge watching hundreds of Lesser Nighthawks eating mosquitoes. We arrived around 6:45 and the birds were already on the wing. Melody Kehl http://www.melodysbirdingadventures.comSubject: Yellow Grosbeak not seen today From: Tony Godfrey <kingbird AT VTC.NET> Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 18:25:40 -0700 Just a quick note that the female Yellow Grosbeak found two days ago by Richard Webster at Slaughter Ranch, east of Douglas, AZ was looked for today by Henry Detwilers tour group. Despite intensive searching, they did not relocate it. Tony Godfrey, Portal, AZSubject: Gila Bend STP From: Mark Stevenson <drbrdr AT WORLDNET.ATT.NET> Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 17:48:55 -0700 Hi Birders, Paul Lehman et al went to the Gila Bend STP on Watermelon Road this afternoon where they saw 10 Red-necked Phalaropes, 35 Long-billed Curlews, 1 Bufflehead and a Lesser Scaup. Good birding, Mark Stevenson Tucson, AZSubject: Tufted Flycatcher/Chiricahuas Trip Planning From: Mark Stevenson <drbrdr AT WORLDNET.ATT.NET> Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 15:39:38 -0700 Hi Birders, Just a reminder that Helen Snyder reported that the gas station at Road Forks New Mexico (the turn-off from I-10 for the paved route to Portal) is no longer in operation. No gas in Portal. Gas in Rodeo, NM (I think). We saw gas prices today in Willcox ranging from $3.34 up to near $3.60. Coming into Willcox from the east we saw three Harris's Hawks just outside the town limits, a group sometimes seen out that way. Good birding, Mark Stevenson Tucson, AZSubject: AZ: New Arrivals & Drought - Huachuca Cyn From: Alan Miller <tyrannulet AT MSN.COM> Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 15:30:43 -0700 We birded the uppermost campground from 6:15 AM to 8:45 AM, and then hiked 1.25 miles up the dirt track. Our most unexpected bird was Olive-sided Flycatcher, found on a high snag in the middle of the camp site. We saw at least four Elegant Trogons – they were still hyper-active when we departed at 1:20 PM. We totaled 45 species, which is a record for us at this location. Following is a list of birds we deem of interest, for one reason or another, with brief comments and a concluding observation: Turkey (4) – impressive, prolonged display by male Band-tailed Pigeon (7) Elegant Trogon (4) – male chasing female Greater Pewee (2) Olive-sided Flycatcher (1) Buff-breasted Flycatcher (2) new arrivals Dusky-capped Flycatcher (10) Hutton’ Vireo (10) – new arrivals; still unsettled Plumbeous Vireo (17) – new arrivals; still unsettled Yellow-rumped Warbler (6) Black-throated Gray Warbler (+20) Townsend’s Warbler (8) Grace’s Warbler (2) – see concluding remark Painted Redstart (+20) Red-faced Warbler (1) Wilson’s Warbler (3) Hepatic Tanager (4) Western Tanager (3) Black-headed Grosbeak (20) new arrivals; big, unsettled influx Bullock’s Oriole (5) Scott’s Oriole (2) both males; one bathing at 2nd dam Concluding Note: The Canyon is seriously dry, most plants are highly stressed, and we suspect this is (and will continue) impacting birdlife negatively. E.g. although identifying clean causal relations is difficult in the field, we believe Grace’s Warbler has already been harmed. The small group that annually has nested at mid-elevation (where pines become common) has recently abandoned their nesting areas. The trees they were using are browning out. Ann & Alan Miller Sierra VistaSubject: SE AZ: Birdathon 5/3/2008 - Catalinas, Huachucas, San Pedro, Willcox, etc From: John Yerger <john AT ADVENTUREBIRDING.COM> Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 18:02:57 -0400 194 species later, Jake Mohlmann and I totally neglected to post our Birdathon results...sorry for the delay! At one time or another, we visited the Catalinas, the Huachucas, the San Pedro, Patagonia area, and various parts of the Santa Cruz River corridor. Since we obviously couldn't cover all of this distance using an eco-friendly vehicle like a bicycle, we decided to offset our CO2 emissions through NativeEnergy. Thus, our Big Day was effectively carbon neutral. Highlights included: WESTERN GREBE - pair still present at Patagonia Lake, this time the east end (too shallow for speeding boats?) WILD TURKEY - calling at Ash Canyon B & B REDHEAD - Willcox Twin Lakes NORTHERN PINTAIL - Willcox Twin Lakes CANVASBACK - Benson sewage ponds RED-NECKED PHALAROPE - finally picked out 1 or 2 from the hundreds of Wilson's at Willcox #LUCIFER HUMMINGBIRD - Thanks to Mary Jo's feeders! (bird was a female) CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD - Thanks to Tom Beatty's feeders! (bird was also a female) TROPICAL KINGBIRD - a bit on the early side, briefly seen at Rio Rico SWAINSON'S THRUSH - surprise bird at the Ramsey Vista Campground #CLAY-COLORED SPARROW - found the day prior by Gavin Bieber, still present at NW corner of south pond at Benson CASSIN'S FINCH - still plenty at Ash Canyon B & B feeders RED CROSSBILL - multiples high up in Carr Canyon, always a difficult and lucky Big Day bird AMERICAN GOLDFINCH - a brilliant male at Ash Canyon B & B Big misses (in our minds, at least) were Greater Roadrunner, Cordilleran Flycatcher, Violet-green Swallow, and NO Gnatcatchers or Kinglets of any species!!! We were right on target through Patagonia Lake, but the passerines were a let-down there and killed our momentum. The weather was perfect, though, and with one more observer we could probably reach the record (Something came up for Keith at the last minute.) We'll be sending a full report to sponsors, but if anyone else is interested, feel free to email me. Good birding, John Yerger Tucson, AZ P.S. - If you wanted to donate to a particular team but forgot, it's not too late! Just go to http://www.tucsonaudubon.org/birdathon/bthonteams08.htm. Of course pledges for any team benefit TAS, but I won't object if you opt to click on "Birding the Midnight Oil." ;)Subject: Re: AZ: Tufted Flycatcher continues 5-7-08 From: Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory <sabo AT SABO.ORG> Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 14:53:42 -0700 Erika Wilson and I were among the many birders who enjoyed the Tufted Flycatcher this morning, so I thought I'd provide a few details. Between 6 and 9 a.m. it made three appearances in the sycamores and oaks along the stream in the area just below the parking area. It was present when we arrived, then disappeared for about 45 minutes, announced its return with its loud, distinctive calls, foraged actively through the trees along the stream, then disappeared for about an hour before repeating the entire performance. Patience was the most effective strategy this morning; as far as we could tell, pursuit did not yield any better views or photo opportunities than simply standing there and waiting for the bird to return. The visits were brief and the bird very active, but its distinctive calls alerted us to its arrival each time. If you haven't had the privilege of getting to know these cinnamon-colored beauties in Mexico, be sure to study Chris Benesh's excellent sound recording at: http://www.azfo.org/gallery/TUFL_Chiricahuas_Benesh_20080506.html Erika and I enjoyed the company of many fine and enthusiastic birders this morning, including (but not limited to) Noel Snyder, Paul Lehman, Rose Ann Rowlett, Dave Stejskal, and Tony Godfrey, along with plenty of other birds that kept us entertained between the Tufted's appearances: Zone-tailed Hawk, Band-tailed Pigeon, Black-chinned and Broad-tailed hummingbirds, Acorn Woodpecker, Western Wood-Pewee, Dusky-capped Flycatcher, Cassin's, Plumbeous, and Warbling vireos, Mexican and Steller's jays, Violet-green Swallow, White-breasted Nuthatch, American Robin, Black-throated Gray Warbler, "Audubon's" and "Myrtle" Yellow-rumped Warblers, many Western and Hepatic tanagers, Black-headed Grosbeak, and Scott's Oriole. Stops at Cave Creek Ranch, a stroll through Portal, and a little birding on the way back to Bisbee rounded out our list for the day with Blue-throated and Magnificent hummingbirds, Arizona Woodpecker, Green-tailed Towhee, Golden-crowned Sparrow, Black-throated Sparrow, Bullock's Oriole, "Mexican" Mallard, Least Sandpiper, two Golden Eagles, a healthy looking young adult rufous-morph Red-tailed Hawk with a twisted leg, and more. We also enjoyed good mammal diversity, with Coyote, Pronghorn, Desert Cottontail, Black-tailed Jackrabbit, Rock Squirrel, and several saucy Cliff Chipmunks. Special thanks to Tony Godfrey for his hospitality at Cave Creek Ranch. Good birding, Sheri Williamson Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory Bisbee, AZ sabo AT sabo.org http://www.sabo.org Chris Benesh wrote: > Hi All, > > I just got off the phone with Gary Rosenberg who present with some 40 > other birders this morning and observed the Tufted Flycatcher early this > morning. He didn't give specific location information, but it sounds as > though it was somewhere right below the lower parking area near the > confluence of the creeks. I just wanted to get the word out to those > who might be thinking of making the trip. Good luck if you go! > > Chris > > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > Chris Benesh > Tucson, Arizona > cdbenesh AT cox.net > > Field Guides - Birding Tours Worldwide > www.fieldguides.com > > > "Minds are like parachutes. They only function when they are open." > James Dewar > ----------------------------------------------------------------- >Subject: More migrants yesterday From: Ernie Nickels <nickelseldesigns AT QWESTOFFICE.NET> Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 14:33:13 -0700 Yesterday's (5/6) cool weather brought in interesting birds along the open
irrigation ditch between 14 & 15th Streets from McAllister to Mill Ave:
Cliff Swallows
Male Northern Cardinal
Wilson's Warbler
"Western" Flycatcher
Brown-headed Cowbirds
Lots of White-wing Doves
Usual residents: Curve-billed Thrashers, Abert's Towhees, Northern
Mockingbirds, House Finches
Also a Queen butterfly & lots of Whites fluttering around.
Then at home, more Whites, a Green-tailed Towhee scratching in Oleander debris,
& resident Lesser Goldfinches.
Jeanette
Tempe AZ
Subject: Portal, Willcox and BensonFrom: Mark Stevenson <drbrdr AT WORLDNET.ATT.NET> Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 13:08:30 -0700 Hi Birders,
Today at Cave Creek Ranch in Portal, Molly, Dave Stejskal and I saw the adult
GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW and not one but two adult male ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAKS
simultaneously. Cassin's Finch and Pine Siskin lingered. Thanks Tony for the
viewing opportunity.
Along San Simon-Portal Road there was a Mohave Rattlesnake warming up on the
pavement that refused to be encouraged to go to a safer spot.
At Willcox we saw several RED-NECKED PHALAROPES, Eared Grebes, Redhead, a few
peep, just a few avocets (WAY down from recent numbers) and a few White-faced
Ibis. Most of the ducks have read the bar graphs and headed out. Paul Lehman et
al later saw a female NORTHERN PINTAIL on the big pond and a female BUFFLEHEAD
and migrant passerines at the golf course.
At Benson STP there was a female CANVASBACK and 3 or 4 LESSER SCAUP and a
couple or RED-NECKED PHALAROPES.
Thanks to everyone who has provided updates on the Tufted Fly.
Good birding,
Mark Stevenson
Tucson, AZ
Subject: NM: Kentucky Warb., May 6, Rattlesnake Spgs., Eddy Cty.From: Joe LaFleur <joe AT BETTERBIRDWATCHING.COM> Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 12:29:47 -0700 5-6-08, Rattlesnake Springs, Eddy Cty. Kentucky Warbler, 1F, seen along fenced ditch SW of picnic area. Joe LaFleur TorC, NMSubject: AZ: White-eared Hummer continues in Madera From: KBAYBIRD AT AOL.COM Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 14:36:31 EDT May 6 - 5:15-5:45 pm Santa Rita Lodge Madera Canyon We saw the male White-eared Hummingbird several times at the honeysuckle bush and at the three feeders on the pole nearest the benches and parking area. Also present was a single male Lazuli Bunting with two females, an alternate plumaged Chipping Sparrow, a few Lark Sparrows, and the other usual suspects. Good Birding! George West and Luis Calvo _kbaybird AT aol.com_ (mailto:kbaybird AT aol.com) **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001)Subject: Northern Waterthrush - Anza Trail From: James P Karp <jkarp AT SYR.EDU> Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 13:50:01 -0400 Spotted a Northern Waterthrush just downstream from the first foot bridge at Clark's Crossing on the Anza Trail. I did not cross the foot bridge but walked north several yards along the stream bed. It was on the pile of driftwood at a bend in the narrow stream. It was visible for several minutes, bouncing up and down and bobbing its tail. It was distinctly washed in yellow on the entire breast. The breast was strongly and darkly streaked. I did not observe anything else that would distinguish it from the Louisiana Waterthrush. Also, saw FOS Hepatic Tanager just to the left of the driftwood. Unlike many of his kind, a Yellow-breasted Chat presented himself for extended viewing on the same wood pile. Jim Karp |