We camped at Patagonia Lake State Park for two weeks recently. This wasn’t our first stay, in fact we have camped in this beautiful, arid area many times. If you enjoying being in a dry desert environment then you would like Patagonia Lake.
The park is well known for its birding trails, and the number of different species that are attracted to the area. Birders from all over the world are attracted to this area in hopes of sighting a new bird to add to their birding list. Patagonia Lake is also a big attraction for people, that love fishing and boating. Patagonia Lake State Park is located between Patagonia and Nogales, AZ.
Of all places to see a new bird. It was flitting around the mesquite trees near the Gift Shop in the RV campground. This tiny flycatcher is known to hang out in riparian stands of mesquite trees mixed with cottonwoods, sycamores or oats. I was truly lucky to see this tiny bird, because its range is Mexico and the lower south western areas of Arizona and Texas.
I’am happy to add number 430 to my Birding Life List.
It has been cold here at Picacho Peak and I think this Gila is all puffed up trying to stay warm.Note the red crown; this is a male.Note the barred tail feathers.Note the patch of yellow below the belly.
~Cave Creek Regional Park, Cave Creek, AZ, November, 2017
What a treat it was to listen, watch and photograph these gorgeous woodpeckers. They were busy building a nest in a Saguaro Cactus in our back “yard”. Go out to this Web-site and listen to their call – Gila
Gila Woodpecker.
Abert’s Towhee.
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