Dateline: 3 August 2024
Happy “autumnal equinox day!” While waiting on photo editing for more recent content from Presque Isle State Park, it’s a return to Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest outside Pinetop/Lakeside, AZ in the White Mountains. This is a view from the Mogollon Rim in Pinetop, looking south-ish:
Moving on to birds in a different but nearby location. Have to love Acorn Woodpeckers!
Nice sequence of female Western Tanager “bug catching:”
In the field, thought these were Summer Tanager, but a closer look = nice sighting of Hepatic Tanager. Female is overall yellow, & male is overall red + gray, but note the distinctive gray cheek patches/colouring:
this Team Member is always happy when the Team Leader posts pictures of AZ birds! thanks, TL!