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San Pedro House – TAS Field Trip

Richard — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 01:32:34 +0000

Highlights at San Pedro House included a TROPICAL KINGBIRD by Kingfisher Pond, with Western and Cassin's present for direct comparison, decent views of a YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO, 5 COMMON GROUND-DOVES, GRAY HAWKS, singing BOTTERI'S SPARROW, HOODED ORIOLE, stunning BLUE GROSBEAKS and a pair of INDIGO BUNTINGS by the river, the male in [...]

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! [...]

Richard’s Photothon, May 5

Richard — Sun, 02 May 2010 09:28:08 +0000

In 2009 my generous sponsors raised $1,385. I aim to beat that, which will be tough. I'm also aiming to photograph 110 different species in my Phototohon on May 5th 2010, which will be equally [...]

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 [...]

Richard’s Photothon 2010

Richard — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 02:26:11 +0000

This spring, birders of all ages and experience levels are joining forces to raise money for Tucson Audubon Society's conservation and education programs. Please join me in supporting Tucson Audubon and help us make this year’s Birdathon the most successful [...]

Birding with Jon Dunn

Richard — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:03:13 +0000

Jon is one of the most respected birders in North America and chief consultant and author of much of the National Geographic field guide series. He's also a super-nice man! He signed field guides for everyone (I took two - thanks Jon!) and he really showed his class as a birder and educator as he lead the huge group that turned out to meet [...]

Kenn Kaufman

Richard — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 20:22:56 +0000

Birding with Kenn Kaufman

Tucson Audubon Society is celebrating its 60th birthday this year. America’s best-known and most respected birder, Kenn Kaufman, a keen supporter of TAS who lived in the city until four years ago, came back to help us celebrate.

I had the pleasure of meeting Kenn at a special party in his honor on Thursday [...]

Richard's Photothon: Thanks!

Richard — Sat, 23 May 2009 16:25:56 +0000

Just a quick note to thank those who sponsored me on my Photothon last week (result). I’m happy to report that, with your help, “Richard’s Photothon 2009″ has raised $1,385.50, with a couple of pledges still to come in.

Here are some of the programs around Tucson and southeast Arizona that will benefit directly [...]

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 [...]

Richard's Photothon: the result

Richard — Sat, 09 May 2009 06:59:25 +0000

First off, here’s the important stuff – the list, and the photos.

I was aiming for 70 species, although I had no idea what to expect. I ended up with photos of 105! 001. House Sparrow 002. Gila Woodpecker 003. White-winged Dove 004. House Finch 005. Rock Pigeon 006. Inca Dove 007. Mourning Dove 008. Anna’s Hummingbird 009. Northern Mockingbird 010. Lesser Goldfinch 011. European Starling 012. [...]