~December 22, 2018, Catalina State Park, Oro Valley, AZ
A lovely walk, at sunset, on the Romero Ruin Loop Trail.
The Romero Ruin Trail Loop is one of my very favorite trails. The views, from atop this hill of the Catalina Mountains are spectacular, the foliage diverse, and the birding rewarding. At sunset, the scene is peaceful and breathtaking.
Earlier in the day, on the same trail:
A list of all the other birds I observed while visiting Catalina State Park:
Northern Harrier, Cooper’s Hawk(new), Red-tailed Hawk, American Kestrel, Prairie Falcon, Mourning Dove, Greater Roadrunner, Anna’s Hummingbird, Gilded Flicker, Ladder-backed Woodpecker, Gila Woodpecker, Vermilion Flycatcher, Say’s Phoebe, Common Raven, Western Scrub-Jay, White-crowned Sparrow, Black-throated Sparrow, Canyon Towhee, Pyrrhuloxia, House Finch, Cassin’s Finch, Lesser Goldfinch, House Sparrow.
I wish I would have seen more!
Great photos! Love those colored skies! Howard… Looking good! Love you guys. Hope you’re having fun.
Will have to call one day to chat. Will text… then we can agree on the best time to call.
Louis
Sheila, I can see why you like that trail so much. It is gorgeous during the day and at sunset.
Hi Beth! Happy New Year to you! Thanks, as always, for writing!
Don’t you just love those Arizona skies? I never tire of the sunrises or sunsets around here.
Hi Ingrid! Happy New Year to you and yours! Yes, I don’t think any other place has the gorgeous sunsets like AZ!
I think we saw the most spectacular sunsets when we lived in Tucson. You are so right; the scenery becomes dramatic as the shadows fall over the mountains. It’s very captivating. Great AZ/SW birding list. What! No mockingbird! They used to go through their repertoire sitting on the fence behind our 5th wheel. Their serenade was amazing! Have fun!
Hey! I did see a Mockingbird, just forgot to add. Glad to hear that your weather is getting warm. We are experiencing cool days and pretty chilly nights.