Immature Rufous Hummingbird

An immature male rufous hummingbird watching over its territory from a vantage point at the end of an agave cactus leaf.

House Finch Pair In Flight

A 1/40 second exposure of this house finch pair in flight produces an image exhibiting motion blur, yet enough detail to revea

Costa’s Hummingbird and Parry’s Penstemon

A Costa’s Hummingbird darts from flower to flower. The Parry’s Penstemon provides nectar for the bird. The bird di

White-Crowned Sparrow In Black And White

Title: White-Crowned Sparrow In Black And White Description: A finely detailed black and white photograph of a White-crowned s

Hermit Thrush Upon A Rock

Hermit Thrush Upon A Rock

The Northern Jacana, Our Rare Visitor

From Audubon.org, “At marshy ponds from Mexico to Panama, this odd shorebird is common.” However, they are not com

Arizona Woodpecker in Madera Canyon, Arizona

The Arizona Woodpecker is a bird of Mexico. Its range barely extends into western New Mexico and southeastern Arizona. For tha

Verdin – Tumacacori, Arizona

Verdins are fairly common year round residents in the southern portions of the Southwestern United States. They are daily visi

Sandhill Cranes Return To Whitewater Draw

Photograph Description: Wintering Sandhill Cranes returning to their roost at Whitewater Draw, Arizona after feeding in the fi

Lucy’s Warbler 01

The Lucy’s Warbler starts to show up in my Tucson yard during late March or early April. They winter in Mexico and migra

Cooper’s Hawk

A Cooper’s Hawk pair have chosen to nest in one of our mesquite trees! Cooper’s Hawks (Accipiter cooperii) are fou