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Madera Canyon

Richard — Thu, 27 May 2010 06:35:42 +0000

The general birding around Madera Kubo was just amazing: BERYLLINE, BLUE-THROATED, MAGNIFICENT and more HUMMINGBIRDS, BLUE and BLACK-HEADED GROSBEAKS, FLAME-COLORED, WESTERN, HEPATIC and SUMMER TANAGERS, BRIDLED TITMOUSE, ARIZONA WOODPECKER, BRONZED COWBIRD, BROWN-CRESTED FLYCATCHER, PAINTED REDSTART, HOODED ORIOLE, PLUMBEOUS VIREO and [...]

Richard’s Photothon 2010

Richard — Tue, 11 May 2010 10:47:42 +0000

After a decent effort last year where I photographed 105 species, I took my photothon even more seriously this year and aimed for 110. I decided on a new route, spending more time in the car to reach more sites, so even though I would be in the field less I'd be exposed to more birds. And it paid off. I saw/heard a total of 127 species and somehow got photos of 114! [...]

AveVentura Birdathon 2010

Richard — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 07:26:39 +0000

After three hours we'd passed 50 species with highlights including a pair of AMERICAN GOLDFINCHES in a mulberry in the grounds of Roger Rd Treatment Plant with a male WESTERN TANAGER nearby, a flyover PRAIRIE FALCON and HARRIS'S HAWKS and CEDAR WAXWINGS [...]

Patagonia, Madera Canyon

Richard — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 06:39:59 +0000

Last day of the tour.

Madera Canyon

Richard — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 06:24:58 +0000

A walk from Proctor Road to the Kubo Cabins produced at least three singing Painted Redstarts. I had brief views of my first Rufous and Magnificent Hummingbirds of the year, and the number of Broad-billed Hummingbirds is increasing. As always, a few turkeys were on hand to provide [...]

Amado, Florida Canyon, Madera Canyon

Richard — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 06:13:48 +0000

The gorgeous Rufous-capped Warbler burst into life, feeding excitedly and calling frequently. It ranged slightly upslope, and then came right down to investigate me and my camera. It was difficult through the forest of small branches but I was quite pleased with the [...]

Madera Canyon, Reid Park, Woodland Rd

Richard — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:22:04 +0000

The various ponds at Reid Park produced several interesting birds: an early Tree Swallow, a Belted Kingfisher, 16 Canvasbacks, Lesser Scaups on every pond and the highlight, four Hooded Mergansers, two females, an immature male and a fine adult [...]

Santa Gertrudis Lane, Madera Canyon

Richard — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 06:41:56 +0000

A Painted Redstart and Gray Flycatcher were by the river crossing and a Crissal Thrasher, a couple of Green-tailed Towhees and a Plumbeous Vireo along the De Anza trail. A metal water trough at the back of the field attracted a handful of American Robins, 50+ Western Bluebirds and a Townsend's [...]

Richard's Photothon: the story

Richard — Tue, 12 May 2009 16:16:25 +0000

[click here for the full list and all the photos]

Having fed the birds in my new courtyard for a few months I decided to start “Richard’s Photothon 2009″ in my backyard at first light to try to get off to a good start.

It was slow going, though, and by the time I [...]

Winter trogon

Richard — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 16:54:06 +0000

Another day, another opportunity to get out birding. This time it was another new friend, Susan, and her friend Clare, who are new birders and wanted a helping hand. They both live in Green Valley, so where else could I take them but Madera Canyon?

We started at Florida Canyon though, with the possibility of finding [...]