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Birds at the Inn at San Ignacio |
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Birds at the Inn at San Ignacio |
Let your birding start just outside your door when you stay at the Inn at San Ignacio. The Inn is located on a rise above two desert washes, and the natural landscaping that fronts on these washes attracts many of the local desert species. Join Mary Scott for her morning coffee and birds. . .
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This is a look at the "patio side" of the Inn villas. All villa suites have a patio. If you're staying in a villa room rather than a suite you just walk out your door and find a good vantage point. I sat drinking coffee one morning in April and took pictures of the birds that came by. |
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A small flock of Black-throated Sparrows were early visitors. |
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I also saw hummingbirds feeding from the flowering plants. The Inn is creating a watering/feeding station for birds on the property so we can all get even better views. |
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A Greater Roadrunner dropped by for a visit and enjoyed the view with me. |
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Then it was time to hurry on. |
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I was sitting below when this raven landed above me on the patio roof. I have to admit I can't identify the raven species from this angle! |
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This Curve-billed Thrasher took advantage of the height of the patio roof to sing long and loud over the surrounding area. |
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Little coveys of Gambel's Quail walked their fast little walk through the plantings. |
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I had trouble getting a picture of any of the Lesser Goldfinches who were flying back and forth in front of me. Finally this guy landed briefly down below. |
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A little Verdin was working through the nearby foliage. |
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The Black Phoebe was easy to identify, even when backlit by the sun. |
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The other flycatchers and kingbirds will be a treat for you to work on! |
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I didn't see any White-winged Doves during my morning coffee, just the Mourning Doves kept me company. |
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I couldn't resist this shot of another Black-throated Sparrow who chose to perch on a lovely cactus. |
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This critter acted surprised to see someone up so early, |
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while this House Finch basked in the sun just in front of me. A Northern Cardinal and a Ladder-backed Woodpecker came by but eluded my camera. |
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Finally it was time to head back to
California. I caught this Red-tailed Hawk flying by as I approached the
onramp to I-19.
I'm excited to think what great birding we'll have at the Inn once I get a fountain and some feeders set up! |
The Inn at
San Ignacio, Green Valley's Condo Hotel
1861 West Demetrie Loop · Green Valley, Arizona 85614
Phone: (520) 393-5700 · Fax: (520) 393-1915
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10080 E. Mountainview Lake Drive Suite 306
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 661-9527
