Tag Archives: County Big Year

Early, early spring

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Lauren Harter

While the icy grip of winter closes ever tighter on every other corner of this country, here on Arizona’s west coast we have watched as winter disappeared in January and February, with winds much calmer than usual and the sun’s … Continue reading →

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Chipping away: Early January birds

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Lauren Harter

I admit it: it’s 15 days into the new year, and I’ve only made five trips to La Paz County. Meetings and deadlines have done plenty to keep me busy, and daily gusty winds have done their part to keep … Continue reading →

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Big Times in La Paz County

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Lauren Harter

This past November, while David and I were out birding with Susan and Bob Steele, we got to talking about county Big Years. The excitement, the rush, the disappointment, the car miles adding up. This conversation struck a chord in … Continue reading →

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