Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Today’s Birds

Santa Rita Lodge, Madera Canyon, Arizona





The hummingbird feeders are the most attractive feature at Santa Rita Lodge.

Many wild turkeys feed on the seeds that have dropped from the feeders.


In Patagonia, Arizona

Say’s Phoebe

The little dove is a Ruddy Dove. The big one is a White Winged Dove.


We left Tucson at around 8 this morning, and arrived in Madera Canyon shortly before 9 AM to watch the famous hummingbird feeders and other birds at Santa Rita Lodge and look around the area a bit. After a quick picnic lunch, we drove to Patagonia, AZ, where we have a rental apartment for a few days of birding and looking around. We’ve been to these places before, but this time we have more time to spend. We’re quite pleased, so far, with the rental.

Blog post and all photos © 2022 mae sander.

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13 comments:

  1. Tandy | Lavender and Lime (http://tandysinclair.com)4/20/2022 11:52 PM

    Seems like you had a good day of bird watching.

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  2. Iris Flavia4/21/2022 12:51 AM

    So many cute ones!

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  3. eileeninmd4/21/2022 6:44 AM

    Hello,

    What a wonderful variety of birds. Beautifully captured too. I would love to just sit and watch the hummingbirds. Is the last bird a Lazuli Bunting, it is a beauty! Take care, enjoy your day!

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  4. Divers and Sundry4/21/2022 9:27 AM

    I'm enjoying the variety of birds you're spotting :)

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  5. Jeanie4/21/2022 9:58 AM

    All the photos are lovely but that goldfinch opener is just spectacular with the wonderful lighting. This sounds like a perfect trip for you two!

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  6. DVArtist4/21/2022 11:26 AM

    Ohhh these are fabulous photos. Have a lovely day.

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  7. Bleubeard and Elizabeth4/22/2022 3:57 AM

    I love that first photo. I feel so inadequate to even comment. I know robins and cardinals. That is the extent of my bird knowledge, I fear.

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  8. eileeninmd4/23/2022 5:59 AM

    Hello Mae,

    Gorgeous birds and photos. I would enjoy watching all the hummers come to the feeders. Having a rental apartment in the area sounds like a great idea.
    Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, enjoy you day and happy weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.

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  9. Anu4/23/2022 6:13 AM

    Hello. Awesome photos. Beautiful birds.

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  10. ~Lavender Dreamer~4/23/2022 10:59 AM

    You really have seen a lot of different birds. That last one is so colorful! Enjoy your weekend!

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  11. Shiju Sugunan4/24/2022 1:32 AM

    Nice collection of beautiful birds. Great captures!

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  12. Debra Eliotseats4/24/2022 11:34 AM

    So glad you post your travel pics, especially your birding ones.

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  13. thecuecard4/25/2022 5:23 AM

    Wow the light blue so bright on that bird. What is that??

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