Archive for May, 2009

May 19, 2009 · NM Fan-tailed Warbler

Matt Baumann has kindly allowed us to post his photos of the Fan-tailed Warbler, discovered May 18 at the Melrose Trap, on The Wingbeat.

We’ll keep you up to date about this fantastic bird, which is still showing well this morning.

May 14, 2009 · Crescent-chested Warbler

A male Crescent-chested Warbler was discovered today in Pinery Canyon on the west side of the Chiricahua Mountains. This handsome species is apparently on the increase in Arizona, with the first breeding record from the ABA area coming from the Chiricahuas two summers ago.

May 06, 2009 · Patagonia News: Five-striped Sparrow and Sinaloa Wren

Patagonia’s Sinaloa Wren is showing much better now that the spirit of spring is upon him. And yesterday there was a Five-striped Sparrow at the Patagonia Roadside Rest, visible from the pavement–and that’s saying something, as those of you who have made the trek into California Gulch for that striking Aimophila know!