Archive for February, 2009

Feb 17, 2009 · Blue Mockingbird Recordings

Some vocalizations by the now-famous Slaughter Ranch Blue Mockingbird have now been posted to the AZFO website. This west Mexican rarity continues to show well as of this weekend.

Feb 12, 2009 · Continuing Rarities

As the Blue Mockingbird enters its second week at Slaughter Ranch, it continues to show well for many observers; at least two Ruddy Ground-Doves are present at the same site.

Tucson’s Short-tailed Hawk lingers on its urban wintering grounds.

AZ-Birding guide Jake Mohlmann found two Rufous-capped  Warblers and three Black-capped Gnatcatchers in Florida Canyon February 11.

Feb 05, 2009 · ALERT: Blue Mockingbird

The Blue Mockingbird continues at Slaughter Ranch, just east of Douglas, Arizona.

Feb 04, 2009 · ALERT: Sinaloa Wren

The Sinaloa Wren, a first for the ABA Area, continues at Patagonia; hopes are high that it becomes more vocal and more visible as the weather warms up.

Feb 03, 2009 · ALERT: Black-capped Gnatcatcher

Black-capped Gnatcatchers are being found consistently at the traditional southeast Arizona sites.