jdtonkinson Loc: Red Wing, MN

Yesterday I had a fun outing to Madera Canyon (a great and natural birding area I frequent).

There were 14 wild Turkeys, 8 Mexican Jays , 3 Hepatic Tanagers (I think they are beautiful), 5 Acorn Woodpeckers, Lesser Goldfinches, 2 White-breasted Nuthatches and a Arizona Woodpecker.

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male Hepatic Tanager

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2md male Hepatic Tanager

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female Hepatic Tanager

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Lesser Goldfinch

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Lesser Goldfinchs

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Mexican Jay

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Acorn Woodpecker

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Acorn Woodpecker

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White-Breasted Nuthatch

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angler Loc: StHelens England

Excellent set.

jdtonkinson Loc: Red Wing, MN

Thank you very much Jim

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Tack sharp set of gorgeous birds, Jim! Happy New Year!

jdtonkinson Loc: Red Wing, MN

Thank you very much Mike.

Happy New Year to you as well.

NMGal Loc: NE NM

Great captures, especially the next to last. Cute expression.

jdtonkinson Loc: Red Wing, MN

Thank you NMGal....I liked the Acorn's expression as well.

Iron Sight Loc: Utah

Im Inspired. Looks like a good place to be! That was yesterday?

d3200prime

Splendid set!

jdtonkinson Loc: Red Wing, MN

Yes, Iron Sight.... that was yesterday around noon.
Madera Canyon is south of Tucson, and is a natural migration area for many birds. They also have a number of year-around birds that live there all year (Mexican Jays, Acorn Woodpeckers, Turkeys etc).

They have a number of feeders out (hummingbird and bird feeders).....so they attract many birds.

A frequent visitor is also a Coatamundi (relative of a Racoon).

jdtonkinson Loc: Red Wing, MN

Thank you very much

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

Really nice set Jim. I assume they were shot at Santa Rita Lodge? The male Hepatic Tanager is a wonderful capture, they are normally summer residents. Guess I'll have to go up there cold or not.

jdtonkinson Loc: Red Wing, MN

Thanks Jack....yes by the lodge.
I was surprised and happy to find three Hepatics together yesterday.
Boy .....it sure is chilly today. I went to the Green Valley WRF today for the 1st time, and got chilled.
Tons of Northern Shovelers.

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

Green Valley WRF? The Sewage Treatment Plant? Are they letting Birders in again?

jdtonkinson Loc: Red Wing, MN

Yes, It is now open for Birders. I had never been there before.
At the gate you just announce yourself as a birder, and park near the entrance.