Category Archives: Trip reports

The Arizona Strip, v.2

With the mid-November chill in the air, it was time for a second visit to the Arizona Strip!  Why go again in mid-November?  Well, mostly to look for Black-capped Chickadees in Colorado City.  I was also hoping for wandering non-breeders … Continue reading

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Birding the Arizona Strip

I admit it, birding around here has been slow lately.  It’s hard to get the motivation to bird when it’s over 110 out, but it’s worth it if there are birds!  Unfortunately, shorebird migration around Lake Havasu has been little … Continue reading

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Big Sandy River

Yesterday, David and I decided to spend the day birding around Wikieup.  We both kind of wondered whether it would be worth going in the winter, since our main targets there are breeding species: Northern Cardinal and Bridled Titmouse, both … Continue reading

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‘Ahakhav Tribal Preserve

The ‘Ahakhav Tribal Preserve lies just outside of Parker, AZ.  The preserve was established in 1995 by the Colorado River Indian Tribes as a place to restore the natural and cultural heritage of the Colorado River.  Now it stands as … Continue reading

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Mohave County Big Year

Big years will be getting a lot of attention soon, with the film “The Big Year” to be released sometime this year.  Usually when we hear about a big year, it’s for the ABA area (the U.S. and Canada).  This … Continue reading

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