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The Little Big Year-Week 44: Off to the islands ‘Mon

10,000 Birds

That was the best possible spot we could find from our Tucson base, and given our badly stressed budget. It just so happens, that there were some pretty decent priced flights out of Tucson, so Jeanne booked a couple of tickets, and then had to beat it back home from Texas. Here is one of those Ani’s sunning it’s self.

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Birding Arizona–style

10,000 Birds

Up to 256 bird species, deer, black bears, foxes, big cats, Gila Monsters, and 16 species of bats call this area of southeastern Arizona home. ( Amenities – shady sites, picnic tables, fire pits, grills, water and toilets available, pets allowed, and good access to trails and views. Peregrine Falcon. Photo by © Mark Schraad.

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