San Rafael Grasslands, Santa Cruz County, Arizona
Tucson Audubon Field Trip Report
By Jim Hays
Today (Nov. 2) eight early-rising Tucson Audubon birders explored the San Rafael Grasslands -- from Bog Hole in the north to Lochiel in the south, then returned via Washington Camp and Harshaw. Avian highlight was at least four Merlins, two very dark (suckleyi?) at Bog Hole and two quite light (richardsonii?) along Rt 58. All of the Merlins were being harassed by the resident American Kestrels.
Most of the expected birds were seen, including seven sparrow species (but not Baird's :-( ), two White-tailed Kites, a large flock of Chestnut-collared Longspurs, and a single Lark Bunting -- a total of 49 species.
Non-avian highlight was the beautiful autumn foliage near Lochiel.
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White-crowned Sparrow by Mark Sharon
Savannah Sparrow by Mark Sharon
Lincoln's Sparrow by Mark Sharon
Grasshopper Sparrow by Mark Sharon
Lark Bunting by Mark Sharon
By Jim Hays
Today (Nov. 2) eight early-rising Tucson Audubon birders explored the San Rafael Grasslands -- from Bog Hole in the north to Lochiel in the south, then returned via Washington Camp and Harshaw. Avian highlight was at least four Merlins, two very dark (suckleyi?) at Bog Hole and two quite light (richardsonii?) along Rt 58. All of the Merlins were being harassed by the resident American Kestrels.
Most of the expected birds were seen, including seven sparrow species (but not Baird's :-( ), two White-tailed Kites, a large flock of Chestnut-collared Longspurs, and a single Lark Bunting -- a total of 49 species.
Non-avian highlight was the beautiful autumn foliage near Lochiel.
Find a free Field Trip for yourself!
White-crowned Sparrow by Mark Sharon
Vesper Sparrow by Mark Sharon
Savannah Sparrow by Mark Sharon
Lincoln's Sparrow by Mark Sharon
Grasshopper Sparrow by Mark Sharon
Lark Bunting by Mark Sharon
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