The Western Kingbirds Have Returned
Apr 6, 2019 14:38:18 #
[quote=bluezzzzz]Found it. Sorry, but I've never seen it closer than this:
Eastern Kingbird. Very territorial and aggressive.
Eastern Kingbird. Very territorial and aggressive.
Apr 6, 2019 15:28:20 #
Apr 6, 2019 20:52:02 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
Good shots Katy, I like the whole set. We get Tropical, Cassin's, Western and Thick-billed Kingbirds down here and with the exception of Cassin's none of them are easy shots. You did really well to get these shots.
Wow, all of them! You are so lucky. Texas?
Apr 6, 2019 20:57:25 #
[quote=bluezzzzz]Found it. Sorry, but I've never seen it . . .
Marshall, that is amazing. I saw it in my birdbook, for Eastern Kingbirds. You learn something new every day.
Marshall, that is amazing. I saw it in my birdbook, for Eastern Kingbirds. You learn something new every day.
Apr 6, 2019 20:58:59 #
Apr 6, 2019 21:00:35 #
Apr 6, 2019 21:52:41 #
Katydid wrote:
Suddenly, these flycatchers are all over the place, going after bugs in the treetops. As a result, I never really get close to them. Never the less, they stay still long enough to be photographed, and they often return to the same perch after a short bug chase.
These are really good Katy! The double download on the first one is reference quality. They are cool birds.
Apr 6, 2019 23:28:18 #
Apr 7, 2019 01:26:02 #
rockdog wrote:
These are really good Katy! The double download on the first one is reference quality. They are cool birds.
Thanks so much for the positive feedback, rockdog!
Apr 7, 2019 01:33:05 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
South East Arizona
Oh yes, a favorite spot for birding! I remember going to Portal during an eclipse, the SW Research Station, the Chiricahua's, Patagonia. I need to go back there again. Trogons! Great memories.
Apr 7, 2019 17:11:03 #
Apr 7, 2019 20:41:33 #
Downloads are a must to get the gleam in the eye. Fantastic shots. I'm looking forward to seeing the Eastern Kingbirds when they get here.
Apr 7, 2019 21:46:40 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
Great summer birding, but hot.
I've only visited in spring. I am guessing all those spring birds stay for the summer?
Once in the canyon near Portal we came across a bear. Luckily, it was more scared than we were!
Apr 7, 2019 21:47:26 #
cameranut wrote:
Downloads are a must to get the gleam in the eye. Fantastic shots. I'm looking forward to seeing the Eastern Kingbirds when they get here.
Hope you take some photos of them and post them for all to see!
Apr 7, 2019 23:45:07 #
Katydid wrote:
I've only visited in spring. I am guessing all those spring birds stay for the summer?
Once in the canyon near Portal we came across a bear. Luckily, it was more scared than we were!
Once in the canyon near Portal we came across a bear. Luckily, it was more scared than we were!
If you really want to see the South east Arizona specialties, Trogons, exotic hummingbirds, Thick-billed Kingbird, etc. you need to visit from mid July through August. This is the Monsoon season and temperatures are typically mid 90s rather than mid 100s.
Physical infirmities limit my ability to guide you but anyone interested in birding down here during this time period, or any other, PM me and I'll see what I can do to help make your visit successful.
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