10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

For most avian migrants heading south towards Mexico, Central and South America, crossing thru the Arizona desert areas can provide very few water, food and resting areas. The layout of the lake has many small fingers that provide shelter, shallow water and many dense areas of Willow and Cottonwood trees.

Mexico 134

Mexico Tucson Arizona Ducks 134

10,000 Birds

JUNE 20, 2012

Cliff Swallows migrate to North America from their wintering grounds in South America to nest in large colonies, sometimes numbering in the thousands. He and his wife had enjoyed the swallows for several years and they were appalled that the marina management were destroying them.

San Diego 165

San Diego illegal California South America 165

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Typically, at least here in North America, we think of migration as a north-south affair. We are familiar with the story, birds flying north in the boreal summer, taking advantage of the warmth, long days, and abundant insect life, to raise their young. Nests are usually made in a sheltered cleft in rocks.

Africa 201

Africa Somalia North America Nigeria 201