Hello from Phoenix.

 Countless great encounters over the past several days:

 

Red-shouldered Hawk

 

 Snowy Plover

 

Western Flycatcher

 

Spent two nights on BLM land north of Yuma, AZ. The site was wide open, pretty dispersed, and most campers were in RVs. Blustery and warm during the day, cool and calm at night. First time staying at a dry camp, I was a little underprepared for that! I dearly missed a picnic table. Sleeping proved slightly difficult due to the grunting and squealing of javelinas carrying across the desert. It freaked me out! Even knowing that these half-blind hogs are no real threat, my heart would race throughout the night when one would blurt out within earshot. Hilarious really.

90-100 degree days ahead. I have three nights booked for Lost Dutchman State Park. Paralyzed by the birding opportunities. A good problem to have.

Sacred Datura (had a morsel)

 

 

Anna's Hummer

 

Absolute daggers from another RS

 

Ladder-backed Woody