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These shots from August at Christopher Columbus Park on the NW side of Tucson, AZ. First up, a spotlight on Great-tailed Grackle (f) x tinned corn:
[Editor’s note: the tin above = in situ/existing litter; “No grackles were harmed.” (TM)]
All these shots around dawn; park gates open @ 6AM.
Christopher Columbus Park – an oasis in the scrub desert w/ grass, trees, picnic areas, artificial ponds, etc. Popular (apparently) for fishing & dog walking. Great for seeing grackle, heron, waterfowl, etc.
Duck feeding time, with Mallard, probably Mexican Duck or Mexican/Mallard hybrid, Great-tailed Grackle, various domestic escapees (e.g., Swan Goose to left of person in picture), + even a wild Snow Goose (white bird @ middle bottom left):
Juvenile Black-crowned Night Heron (bottom middle) + Snowy Egret (top left)(note the dark bill and yellow feet):
Next up, a medley of Black-crowned Night Heron (juvenile) + female Anna’s Hummingbird (maybe immature male):
Hopefully it’s clear – lots of Great-tailed Grackle at C.C. Park!
[Editor’s note: “snack” = shorthand for ‘exhibiting feeding behavior.’]
Here’s a nice series of lovely Lucy’s Warbler:
[Editor’s note: forthcoming new name = “Desert Gray Warbler”]
