The Open Vista

The Open Vista

Birding

Birds At the Billeting Pond
I made a quick stop at my favorite little pond on Fort Huachuca to take some bird pictures. Check out what I saw.
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Wow, I've Already Seen A Red Face Warbler
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It's Time I Build My Birding Life List
Yesterday I read a post on Birding With BillBow about some warblers he was trying to find and photograph to add to his life list.
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Gilbert Water Ranch
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Coppery-tailed (aka Elegant) Trogon in Huachuca Canyon
A scouting trip up Huachuca Canyon in the Jeep leads to a rare Coppery-tailed Trogon sighting. Plus, wild turkeys, grosbeaks, and tips for hiking…
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Completing My eBird Checklist
I consider myself more “birder adjacent” rather than an actual birder.
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Vermilion Flycatcher
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Photobombed by a Butterfly
This was intended to be a picture of a Say’s Phoebe on a slightly rusty fire pit grate.
The Elusive Owls
I captured this image yesterday evening. Would you believe that out of 1,000s of bird pictures, this is only the second owl I've ever photographed in…
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Sparrows Are Not Boring Birds
Explore the hidden beauty of backyard birding! From SE Arizona’s unique sparrows to towhees and juncos, see why photographing common birds is a local…
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Where to see 1000s of Sandhill Cranes in Arizona
Discover Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area in Cochise County, AZ. The premier birding location to see tens of thousands of wintering Sandhill Cranes…
Photographing the Rare Sinaloa Wren in Huachuca Canyon, Arizona
A casual morning in Huachuca Canyon leads to a rare sighting of the Sinaloa Wren. Discover why Sierra Vista is a top destination for birding and…
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