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Arizona, or Central Mexico?

10,000 Birds

But even I have heard of how exciting southeast Arizona is for American birders. Southeastern Arizona is unusual, precisely because its species mix is as much Mexican as it is American. A quick study as I researched this post revealed that fully 37 Arizonan “specialties” are common birds right here where I live.

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The Littel Big Year – Week 45: Wrapping up the Bahamas

10,000 Birds

We also got an extra stop in Dallas, Texas (Hey wasn’t I just here) but again no birds could be added, unless I count the House Sparrow flying around inside the terminal. Now, I have 8 days left, in order to find 9 new bird species, somewhere in the state of Arizona, to total an amazing 1300 birds for the year. eBird Submissions – 429.

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