On July 5th, 2010, I hiked World-famous Sycamore Canyon in the Pajarito Montains west of Rio Rico, Arizona with the intention of walking all the way to the Mexican border for the first time in my 12-plus-year residency in the state. I have been awed by the majesty of this beautiful place many times before, but… Continue reading Sycamore Canyon, 5 July 2010
Author: Matt
Sonoita Creek in late June
On Thursday, June 24, 2010, I took my usual late-June hike on Sonoita Creek upstream from Patagonia lake to look for possible nesting Rose-throated Becards. The mile-and-a-half stretch between the upper end of the lake and the boundary with the Circle Z Guest Ranch contains a lot of lush, sub-tropical-like habitat, including a couple of large Sycamore… Continue reading Sonoita Creek in late June
Santa Cruz County Birding 2/7/10
This list shows all the birds known to be present in Santa Cruz County at this time, with rarities and posted dates gleaned from the AZ/NM Listserve (BIRDWG05) and the Tucson Rare Bird Alert, as well as personal observations both first- and second-hand. Abundance: VC=Very Common, almost always found in suitable habitat C=Common, found most… Continue reading Santa Cruz County Birding 2/7/10
Santa Cruz County Birding
This list shows all the birds known to be present in Santa Cruz County at this time, with rarities and posted dates gleaned from the AZ/NM Listserve (BIRDWG05) and the Tucson Rare Bird Alert, as well as personal observations both first- and second-hand.