El Rio (II)

More from El Rio Preserve, Marana, AZ!

AM birding
Vermilion Flycatcher (f)
Flycatcher takeoff

Beautiful male Vermillion Flycatcher perched + flight:


Great exchange between an unexpected American Kestrel and a Cooper’s Hawk:


El Rio Preserve

A bit later, another unexpected visitor – juvenile Peregrine Falcon:

Falcon vs. Cooper’s Hawk:


Thanks to Tucson Audubon for another great Birding Festival outing!