The pair of Flame-colored Tanagers that nested this summer at the Southwest Research Station in the Chiricahuas now boasts three fledglings.
The lone male in Madera Canyon is also still present.
Archive for July, 2009
Jul 28, 2009 · Flame-colored Tanagers Fledged
Jul 27, 2009 · Brown-backed Solitaire
The Brown-backed Solitaire appears to be setting up a feeding territory in Ramsey Canyon, and was heard and seen both weekend days.
Jul 23, 2009 · Brown-backed Solitaire Continues
Ramsey Canyon’s Brown-backed Solitaire began its daily concert this morning at 10:30. This is a great bird, and one you won’t want to miss even if you’ve already seen the species in Mexico or Central America.
Jul 21, 2009 · Ramsey Canyon Solitaire Continues
Are we starting to see a pattern? Again today–after being a no-show yesterday–the Brown-backed Solitaire played hard to get in the morning, then emerged from its lair at lunchtime.
Good news for rarity chasers who are fond of getting a little sleep!
Jul 18, 2009 · Solitaire Now in Ramsey Canyon
The Brown-backed Solitaire discovered Thursday in Miller Canyon has moved just a short distance north to Ramsey Canyon.
Or are there two?
Jul 17, 2009 · Solitaire Update
The Brown-backed Solitaire was still present at 6:40 yesterday evening. No word yet this morning, but we’ll update when the bird is next reported.
Jul 16, 2009 · Brown-backed Solitaire: Huachuca Mountains
A Brown-backed Solitaire was photographed and recorded this noon in Miller Canyon, just south of Sierra Vista. If accepted, this will be a first record for the ABA Area, all previous individuals having been adjudged escaped captives.