Birding Southeast Arizona: Part Two

Just north of the border with Mexico, lies Patagonia Lake State Park. This area south of Tucson may be one of the most ecologically diverse areas in the United States. Mountain meadow, forest, flat arid desert, grassland and riparian habitats support the many, varied bird species and wildlife in the region. At one point in … Continue reading Birding Southeast Arizona: Part Two

Birding Southeast Arizona – Part One

A one-eyed road runner greets us as soon as we land in Tucson. The latino taxi driver at the airport has named her "Lolita" and, as he notices our binoculars, sends her our way. We all joke about this smart, semi-domestic and visually-challenged bird that is making the best of its situation. My posts on … Continue reading Birding Southeast Arizona – Part One