Thursday, November 3, 2016

Maricopa Madness

As you all know, I love birding in Maricopa County.  It's my passion.  It's my birding life.  With T.O.B.Y. consuming a lot of this year, I haven't birded Maricopa County as much as I would have in most years.  However, over the years I have learned so much about Maricopa County's birding that I don't have to bird constantly in order to see a lot of species.  This is because I now know when to go places at the right times in order to rack up a lot of species.  At the beginning of this year, I started to flirt with the idea of doing a Maricopa County Big Year, something that I did in the past in the years of both 2010 and 2011.  In 2010, I had 305 species and 2011 followed that with 313 species.  Back in 2010 when I decided to attempt my first county big year, I didn't think I'd get very close to 300.  I was going to consider myself lucky if I passed the 1974 record-at-the-time 284 species.  As time goes on things get better.  Reporting birds is much easier now than it was back in the 70's.  We have eBird, the Listserv, and Facebook as buddies for bird reporting, and that makes county big years a lot easier.  When I entertained the idea of doing a big year in Maricopa County at the start of this year, I chased many rarities that stuck around after the end of 2015.  The first week of 2016 was filled up with rarity chasing, and as a result, I landed many rarities.  The interest quickly ended when I spent 3-4 hours trying for a Ruddy Ground-Dove at Gilbert Water Ranch.  T.O.B.Y. then happened, and then T.O.B.Y. ended.  In between my owl big year I birded Maricopa County casually until the end of April, when I got my 17th Owl in a Flammulated Owl.  It would be a month and change before I would attempt Short-eared Owl and Boreal Owl.  That month was spent birding around Maricopa County at a comfortable pace.  The pace turned more hardcore after mid-August when I completed T.O.B.Y. with a Boreal Owl under a star-filled night in the northwest.  Rarities have shown up everywhere in Maricopa County and right now, I have tied my old record of 313 with a Winter Wren at Hassayampa River Preserve on November 2nd.  From this point on, any new year bird for Maricopa County this year will be a personal best for most species seen in Maricopa County for a calendar year.  This has now turned into an unofficial "Big Year" since I didn't get truly passionate about it until later this year.  I've added six new birds to my Maricopa County list this year so far, which have been:  Wild Turkey, Thick-billed Kingbird, Black Skimmer, Hudsonian Godwit, Wedge-rumped Storm-Petrel, and Blackpoll Warbler.  I'm behind by months in my overall blogging, here are some highlights this year from Maricopa County.

Bonaparte's Gull.  This guy gave me hell in my 2011 big year and didn't appear for me at all during that year.  But this year the Bonaparte's Gull and Franklin's Gull decided to change places.



Vaux's Swifts are always fun to see, especially when they decide to make some low rounds with swallows.



One of this years biggest highlights was accessing a territory that hadn't been birded in over 40 years, the Reavis Ranch area of the Superstition Mountains.  For starters, this place is another high elevation zone in Maricopa County that harbors excellent pine and oak habitats.  8 intrepid birders, including myself, led by Troy Corman and Felipe Guererro, backpacked up into these mountains for two days.  The place is awesome, and due to time, we were only able to explore roughly half of the area before we had to quit.  This area also has a perennial stream running through it, which added to the epic demeanor the place already had.  We purified water because of this stream, or else the trip would be a no go.  The pine forests of the Superstitions held Spotted and Flammulated Owls, Calliope Hummingbirds, Dusky-capped Flycatchers, the usual forest residents that Mount Ord and Slate Creek Divide may have, and a major highlight in my first Maricopa County Wild Turkey.  Photos were hard to obtain of birds on this trip, but the memories of it won't go away soon!


In May, Caleb Strand's Painted Bunting returned for a second consecutive summer at Tres Rios.  Gosh, is this bird stunning or what?!  (insert your own thoughts or comments, cause words can't do a male PABU justice).



Townsend's Warblers are sexy.  This one was at Rio Salado.


The male Bronzed Cowbird is one that is truly awesome, and may be the villain of the birds.



Least Bitterns are extremely cool, but I can't help but want their American Bittern cousin for my Maricopa 2016.  I've struck out three times on American already...



Spotted Owls bred at Slate Creek Divide for the second consecutive year (that we know of..)



This molty Black Tern was awesome to see on a hot July day at Glendale Recharge Ponds.


August through early September in Maricopa County was very exciting.  Shorebirds were everywhere in late summer/early fall.

Semipalmated Sandpiper


Family of Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks


Marbled Godwit


Wood Duck in Phoenix...during August!


Baird's Sandpiper, Snowy Plover, and Least Sandpiper


Sanderling


Calliope Hummingbird on Mount Ord's Road 1688


Tricolored Heron at Gilbert Water Ranch


Short-billed Dowitcher and Semipalmated Plover



Caleb Strand found this very rare Red Knot in Gila Bend, Maricopa County's first since 2009 (which I also saw).  Caleb went on a shorebird tear during these months and found outstanding birds and numbers of bird.  He also found a Ruddy Turnstone.


Snowy Plover


Clay-colored Sparrow


Dickcissel


October started off very strong and was a very strong month for adding birds.  My year list went from 297 to 312 during October!  It started off with a rare Tennessee Warbler and an elusive Long-eared Owl.


I hit 300 this year early on October 6th in Maricopa County, with this Townsend's Solitaire!


Chestnut-collared Longspur


Caleb continued his shorebird streak when he found this Black-bellied Plover on his patch near his house!



Tyler Loomis found this Palm Warbler at Tempe Town Lake on October 16th.  Only the third time I have ever seen this species, and all of my records have been from Maricopa County.  True to it's nature, this Palm Warbler constantly pumped it's tail up and down.




After not chasing a cooperative Red-necked Grebe on Canyon Lake's waters this year, Allan and Reba Dupilka found this Red-necked Grebe on Lake Pleasant.  I was fortunate to see this bird, as well as find my year's first Common Loon and three surprise Surf Scoters.



Rousseau Sod Farms can produce Longspurs and other nice rarities.  After hearing a Lapland Longspur and seeing Chestnut-collared Longspur in a previous week, it was awesome to add my third spur, the McCown's Longspur.



Juvenile Yellow-bellied Sapsucker at Mesquite Wash.



What does the remainder of this year list come down to?  Well, I don't have Ross's Goose or Fox Sparrow yet, and there are a handful of others I should get.  Stay tuned for more as I hope to continue adding birds to my record at a good pace.  Here's the list and dates for what I've done so far...

Maricopa, Arizona Year List

Change Year: 
Alphabetic TaxonomicLocationS/PDate
1Rock PigeonQuicktrip on Scottsdale Road, north of 202US-AZ01 Jan 2016
2Rosy-faced LovebirdQuicktrip on Scottsdale Road, north of 202US-AZ01 Jan 2016
3Great-tailed GrackleQuicktrip on Scottsdale Road, north of 202US-AZ01 Jan 2016
4Northern PintailSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
5Green-winged TealSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
6Ring-necked DuckSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
7Great Blue HeronSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
8Cooper's HawkSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
9Bald EagleSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
10SoraSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
11KilldeerSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
12Least SandpiperSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
13Long-billed DowitcherSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
14Wilson's SnipeSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
15Greater YellowlegsSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
16Greater RoadrunnerSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
17Anna's HummingbirdSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
18Belted KingfisherSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
19Gila WoodpeckerSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
20Ladder-backed WoodpeckerSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
21Gilded FlickerSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
22American KestrelSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
23Black PhoebeSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
24Say's PhoebeSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
25Common RavenSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
26VerdinSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
27Rock WrenSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
28Bewick's WrenSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
29Cactus WrenSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
30Black-tailed GnatcatcherSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
31Ruby-crowned KingletSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
32Crissal ThrasherSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
33Northern MockingbirdSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
34European StarlingSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
35American PipitSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
36Cedar WaxwingSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
37PhainopeplaSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
38Yellow-rumped WarblerSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
39Black-throated SparrowSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
40White-crowned SparrowSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
41Song SparrowSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
42Abert's TowheeSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
43Northern CardinalSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
44Red-winged BlackbirdSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
45Rusty BlackbirdSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
46House FinchSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
47OspreyTempe Town LakeUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
48Mourning DoveScottsdale Ranch Park--Lake SerenaUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
49Red-breasted SapsuckerScottsdale Ranch Park--Lake SerenaUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
50Cattle EgretW. Broadway RoadUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
51Burrowing OwlW. Broadway RoadUS-AZ01 Jan 2016
52Canada GooseTres Rios Overbank Wetlands (permit required)US-AZ01 Jan 2016
53GadwallTres Rios Overbank Wetlands (permit required)US-AZ01 Jan 2016
54American WigeonTres Rios Overbank Wetlands (permit required)US-AZ01 Jan 2016
55MallardTres Rios Overbank Wetlands (permit required)US-AZ01 Jan 2016
56Cinnamon TealTres Rios Overbank Wetlands (permit required)US-AZ01 Jan 2016
57Northern ShovelerTres Rios Overbank Wetlands (permit required)US-AZ01 Jan 2016
58Lesser ScaupTres Rios Overbank Wetlands (permit required)US-AZ01 Jan 2016
59Ruddy DuckTres Rios Overbank Wetlands (permit required)US-AZ01 Jan 2016
60Pied-billed GrebeTres Rios Overbank Wetlands (permit required)US-AZ01 Jan 2016
61Neotropic CormorantTres Rios Overbank Wetlands (permit required)US-AZ01 Jan 2016
62Double-crested CormorantTres Rios Overbank Wetlands (permit required)US-AZ01 Jan 2016
63American White PelicanTres Rios Overbank Wetlands (permit required)US-AZ01 Jan 2016
64Least BitternTres Rios Overbank Wetlands (permit required)US-AZ01 Jan 2016
65Great EgretTres Rios Overbank Wetlands (permit required)US-AZ01 Jan 2016
66Snowy EgretTres Rios Overbank Wetlands (permit required)US-AZ01 Jan 2016
67Green HeronTres Rios Overbank Wetlands (permit required)US-AZ01 Jan 2016
68Black-crowned Night-HeronTres Rios Overbank Wetlands (permit required)US-AZ01 Jan 2016
69White-faced IbisTres Rios Overbank Wetlands (permit required)US-AZ01 Jan 2016
70Black VultureTres Rios Overbank Wetlands (permit required)US-AZ01 Jan 2016
71Turkey VultureTres Rios Overbank Wetlands (permit required)US-AZ01 Jan 2016
72Northern HarrierTres Rios Overbank Wetlands (permit required)US-AZ01 Jan 2016
73Red-tailed HawkTres Rios Overbank Wetlands (permit required)US-AZ01 Jan 2016
74Virginia RailTres Rios Overbank Wetlands (permit required)US-AZ01 Jan 2016
75Common GallinuleTres Rios Overbank Wetlands (permit required)US-AZ01 Jan 2016
76Black-necked StiltTres Rios Overbank Wetlands (permit required)US-AZ01 Jan 2016
77Loggerhead ShrikeTres Rios Overbank Wetlands (permit required)US-AZ01 Jan 2016
78Northern Rough-winged SwallowTres Rios Overbank Wetlands (permit required)US-AZ01 Jan 2016
79Marsh WrenTres Rios Overbank Wetlands (permit required)US-AZ01 Jan 2016
80Orange-crowned WarblerTres Rios Overbank Wetlands (permit required)US-AZ01 Jan 2016
81Common YellowthroatTres Rios Overbank Wetlands (permit required)US-AZ01 Jan 2016
82Yellow WarblerTres Rios Overbank Wetlands (permit required)US-AZ01 Jan 2016
83American CootKiwanis ParkUS-AZ02 Jan 2016
84Eurasian Collared-DoveKiwanis ParkUS-AZ02 Jan 2016
85Williamson's SapsuckerKiwanis ParkUS-AZ02 Jan 2016
86Brewer's BlackbirdKiwanis ParkUS-AZ02 Jan 2016
87Brown-headed CowbirdKiwanis ParkUS-AZ02 Jan 2016
88Lesser GoldfinchKiwanis ParkUS-AZ02 Jan 2016
89House SparrowKiwanis ParkUS-AZ02 Jan 2016
90Gambel's QuailArlington Valley/Old Hwy 80US-AZ02 Jan 2016
91Eared GrebeArlington Valley/Old Hwy 80US-AZ02 Jan 2016
92Ferruginous HawkArlington Valley/Old Hwy 80US-AZ02 Jan 2016
93Sandhill CraneArlington Valley/Old Hwy 80US-AZ02 Jan 2016
94Long-billed CurlewArlington Valley/Old Hwy 80US-AZ02 Jan 2016
95Prairie FalconArlington Valley/Old Hwy 80US-AZ02 Jan 2016
96Horned LarkArlington Valley/Old Hwy 80US-AZ02 Jan 2016
97Mountain BluebirdArlington Valley/Old Hwy 80US-AZ02 Jan 2016
98Savannah SparrowArlington Valley/Old Hwy 80US-AZ02 Jan 2016
99Western MeadowlarkArlington Valley/Old Hwy 80US-AZ02 Jan 2016
100Eastern MeadowlarkArlington Valley/Old Hwy 80US-AZ02 Jan 2016
101Yellow-headed BlackbirdArlington Valley/Old Hwy 80US-AZ02 Jan 2016
102Bendire's ThrasherBaseline Rd & Salome Hwy Thrasher spotUS-AZ02 Jan 2016
103Sagebrush SparrowBaseline Rd & Salome Hwy Thrasher spotUS-AZ02 Jan 2016
104Bell's SparrowBaseline Rd & Salome Hwy Thrasher spotUS-AZ02 Jan 2016
105Greater White-fronted GooseW McDowell Road (west of 107th Avenue)--Agricultural FieldsUS-AZ02 Jan 2016
106Cackling GooseW McDowell Road (west of 107th Avenue)--Agricultural FieldsUS-AZ02 Jan 2016
107Peregrine FalconPhoenix Baptist HospitalUS-AZ03 Jan 2016
108BuffleheadGlendale Recharge PondsUS-AZ04 Jan 2016
109Western GrebeGlendale Recharge PondsUS-AZ04 Jan 2016
110Clark's GrebeGlendale Recharge PondsUS-AZ04 Jan 2016
111DunlinGlendale Recharge PondsUS-AZ04 Jan 2016
112Ring-billed GullGlendale Recharge PondsUS-AZ04 Jan 2016
113Herring GullGlendale Recharge PondsUS-AZ04 Jan 2016
114Vermilion FlycatcherGlendale Recharge PondsUS-AZ04 Jan 2016
115Curve-billed ThrasherGlendale Recharge PondsUS-AZ04 Jan 2016
116Costa's HummingbirdSkunk Creek Riparian Area/TrailheadUS-AZ05 Jan 2016
117House WrenSkunk Creek Riparian Area/TrailheadUS-AZ05 Jan 2016
118Varied ThrushSkunk Creek Riparian Area/TrailheadUS-AZ05 Jan 2016
119Lincoln's SparrowSkunk Creek Riparian Area/TrailheadUS-AZ05 Jan 2016
120Purple FinchSkunk Creek Riparian Area/TrailheadUS-AZ05 Jan 2016
121Eurasian WigeonDos Lagos ParkUS-AZ06 Jan 2016
122Hooded MerganserThunderbird Conservation Park--Arrowhead LakeUS-AZ06 Jan 2016
123Common MerganserThunderbird Conservation Park--Arrowhead LakeUS-AZ06 Jan 2016
124Sharp-shinned HawkTres Rios Overbank Wetlands (permit required)US-AZ07 Jan 2016
125California GullTres Rios Overbank Wetlands (permit required)US-AZ07 Jan 2016
126Red-naped SapsuckerTres Rios Overbank Wetlands (permit required)US-AZ07 Jan 2016
127Northern FlickerTres Rios Overbank Wetlands (permit required)US-AZ07 Jan 2016
128American AvocetRiparian Preserve at Gilbert Water RanchUS-AZ08 Jan 2016
129Inca DoveRiparian Preserve at Gilbert Water RanchUS-AZ08 Jan 2016
130Blue-gray GnatcatcherRiparian Preserve at Gilbert Water RanchUS-AZ08 Jan 2016
131Hermit ThrushRiparian Preserve at Gilbert Water RanchUS-AZ08 Jan 2016
132Black-and-white WarblerRiparian Preserve at Gilbert Water RanchUS-AZ08 Jan 2016
133American RedstartRiparian Preserve at Gilbert Water RanchUS-AZ08 Jan 2016
134Pine SiskinRiparian Preserve at Gilbert Water RanchUS-AZ08 Jan 2016
135Greater ScaupVeterans Oasis ParkUS-AZ08 Jan 2016
136Great Horned OwlVeterans Oasis ParkUS-AZ08 Jan 2016
137Chipping SparrowLand of Tommy DUS-AZ10 Jan 2016
138Lark SparrowLand of Tommy DUS-AZ10 Jan 2016
139Common GoldeneyeLake Pleasant (Maricopa Co.)US-AZ12 Jan 2016
140Red-shouldered HawkHassayampa River PreserveUS-AZ15 Jan 2016
141Gray FlycatcherHassayampa River PreserveUS-AZ15 Jan 2016
142Cassin's VireoHassayampa River PreserveUS-AZ15 Jan 2016
143Canyon WrenHassayampa River PreserveUS-AZ15 Jan 2016
144American RobinHassayampa River PreserveUS-AZ15 Jan 2016
145Black-throated Gray WarblerHassayampa River PreserveUS-AZ15 Jan 2016
146Dark-eyed JuncoHassayampa River PreserveUS-AZ15 Jan 2016
147White-throated SparrowHassayampa River PreserveUS-AZ15 Jan 2016
148Spotted TowheeHassayampa River PreserveUS-AZ15 Jan 2016
149White-winged DoveW. Fremont Rd.US-AZ16 Jan 2016
150RedheadMC 85 and 221st AvenueUS-AZ16 Jan 2016
151Northern WaterthrushVeterans Oasis ParkUS-AZ19 Jan 2016
152Swamp SparrowVeterans Oasis ParkUS-AZ19 Jan 2016
153Le Conte's ThrasherBaseline Rd & Salome Hwy Thrasher spotUS-AZ22 Jan 2016
154Ash-throated FlycatcherTres Rios Overbank Wetlands (permit required)US-AZ23 Jan 2016
155Semipalmated PloverGlendale Recharge PondsUS-AZ23 Jan 2016
156Western SandpiperGlendale Recharge PondsUS-AZ23 Jan 2016
157Barn OwlNorthern Greens ApartmentsUS-AZ23 Jan 2016
158Lark BuntingLand of Tommy DUS-AZ25 Jan 2016
159CanvasbackSurprise Community ParkUS-AZ02 Feb 2016
160White-tailed KitePaloma RanchUS-AZ13 Feb 2016
161Western Screech-OwlSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ24 Feb 2016
162Snow GooseLower River Road PondsUS-AZ02 Mar 2016
163Cliff SwallowBase and Meridian WAUS-AZ03 Mar 2016
164Northern Pygmy-OwlMt. Ord--FR 1688US-AZ05 Mar 2016
165Acorn WoodpeckerMt. Ord--FR 1688US-AZ05 Mar 2016
166Hairy WoodpeckerMt. Ord--FR 1688US-AZ05 Mar 2016
167Hammond's FlycatcherMt. Ord--FR 1688US-AZ05 Mar 2016
168Hutton's VireoMt. Ord--FR 1688US-AZ05 Mar 2016
169Woodhouse's Scrub-JayMt. Ord--FR 1688US-AZ05 Mar 2016
170Bridled TitmouseMt. Ord--FR 1688US-AZ05 Mar 2016
171White-breasted NuthatchMt. Ord--FR 1688US-AZ05 Mar 2016
172Pygmy NuthatchMt. Ord--FR 1688US-AZ05 Mar 2016
173Western BluebirdMt. Ord--FR 1688US-AZ05 Mar 2016
174Olive WarblerMt. Ord--FR 1688US-AZ05 Mar 2016
175Painted RedstartMt. Ord--FR 1688US-AZ05 Mar 2016
176Black-chinned SparrowMt. Ord--lower (Maricopa Co.)US-AZ05 Mar 2016
177Canyon TowheeMt. Ord--lower (Maricopa Co.)US-AZ05 Mar 2016
178Sage ThrasherBaseline Rd & Salome Hwy Thrasher spotUS-AZ12 Mar 2016
179Brewer's SparrowBaseline Rd & Salome Hwy Thrasher spotUS-AZ12 Mar 2016
180Black-chinned HummingbirdBase and Meridian WAUS-AZ12 Mar 2016
181Common PoorwillMt. Ord--FR 1688US-AZ24 Mar 2016
182Swainson's HawkUS-AZ-Buckeye-8300-8498 S Rainbow Rd - 33.3681x-112.5387US-AZ28 Mar 2016
183Elf OwlSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ31 Mar 2016
184Lesser NighthawkSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ31 Mar 2016
185Lucy's WarblerSalt River--Coon Bluff Recreation AreaUS-AZ31 Mar 2016
186Blue-winged TealGlendale Recharge PondsUS-AZ04 Apr 2016
187Harris's HawkLand of Tommy DUS-AZ06 Apr 2016
188White-throated SwiftTres Rios Overbank Wetlands (permit required)US-AZ09 Apr 2016
189Pacific-slope FlycatcherTres Rios Overbank Wetlands (permit required)US-AZ09 Apr 2016
190Western KingbirdTres Rios Overbank Wetlands (permit required)US-AZ09 Apr 2016
191Wilson's PhalaropeGlendale Recharge PondsUS-AZ23 Apr 2016
192Spotted SandpiperGlendale Recharge PondsUS-AZ23 Apr 2016
193Solitary SandpiperGlendale Recharge PondsUS-AZ23 Apr 2016
194Lazuli BuntingGlendale Recharge PondsUS-AZ23 Apr 2016
195SanderlingGlendale Recharge PondsUS-AZ28 Apr 2016
196Lesser YellowlegsGlendale Recharge PondsUS-AZ28 Apr 2016
197Bonaparte's GullGlendale Recharge PondsUS-AZ28 Apr 2016
198Caspian TernGlendale Recharge PondsUS-AZ28 Apr 2016
199Vaux's SwiftGlendale Recharge PondsUS-AZ28 Apr 2016
200Western Wood-PeweeGlendale Recharge PondsUS-AZ28 Apr 2016
201Tree SwallowGlendale Recharge PondsUS-AZ28 Apr 2016
202Violet-green SwallowGlendale Recharge PondsUS-AZ28 Apr 2016
203Bank SwallowGlendale Recharge PondsUS-AZ28 Apr 2016
204Barn SwallowGlendale Recharge PondsUS-AZ28 Apr 2016
205Wilson's WarblerGlendale Recharge PondsUS-AZ28 Apr 2016
206Green-tailed TowheeGlendale Recharge PondsUS-AZ28 Apr 2016
207Western TanagerGlendale Recharge PondsUS-AZ28 Apr 2016
208American GoldfinchGlendale Recharge PondsUS-AZ28 Apr 2016
209Northern Saw-whet OwlSlate Creek Divide (Maricopa)US-AZ28 Apr 2016
210Spotted OwlSlate Creek Divide (Maricopa)US-AZ29 Apr 2016
211Broad-tailed HummingbirdSlate Creek Divide (Maricopa)US-AZ29 Apr 2016
212Dusky FlycatcherSlate Creek Divide (Maricopa)US-AZ29 Apr 2016
213Dusky-capped FlycatcherSlate Creek Divide (Maricopa)US-AZ29 Apr 2016
214Plumbeous VireoSlate Creek Divide (Maricopa)US-AZ29 Apr 2016
215Steller's JaySlate Creek Divide (Maricopa)US-AZ29 Apr 2016
216Mexican JaySlate Creek Divide (Maricopa)US-AZ29 Apr 2016
217BushtitSlate Creek Divide (Maricopa)US-AZ29 Apr 2016
218Red-breasted NuthatchSlate Creek Divide (Maricopa)US-AZ29 Apr 2016
219Brown CreeperSlate Creek Divide (Maricopa)US-AZ29 Apr 2016
220Virginia's WarblerSlate Creek Divide (Maricopa)US-AZ29 Apr 2016
221Grace's WarblerSlate Creek Divide (Maricopa)US-AZ29 Apr 2016
222Townsend's WarblerSlate Creek Divide (Maricopa)US-AZ29 Apr 2016
223Hepatic TanagerSlate Creek Divide (Maricopa)US-AZ29 Apr 2016
224Black-headed GrosbeakSlate Creek Divide (Maricopa)US-AZ29 Apr 2016
225Bullock's OrioleSlate Creek Divide (Maricopa)US-AZ29 Apr 2016
226Scott's OrioleSlate Creek Divide (Maricopa)US-AZ29 Apr 2016
227Cassin's FinchSlate Creek Divide (Maricopa)US-AZ29 Apr 2016
228Gray VireoSlate Creek Divide (Maricopa)--lowerUS-AZ29 Apr 2016
229Forster's TernGlendale Recharge PondsUS-AZ30 Apr 2016
230Bell's VireoGlendale Recharge PondsUS-AZ30 Apr 2016
231Lawrence's GoldfinchGlendale Recharge PondsUS-AZ30 Apr 2016
232Brown-crested FlycatcherBox Bar Recreation SiteUS-AZ06 May 2016
233Warbling VireoBox Bar Recreation SiteUS-AZ06 May 2016
234MacGillivray's WarblerBox Bar Recreation SiteUS-AZ06 May 2016
235Hermit WarblerBox Bar Recreation SiteUS-AZ06 May 2016
236Yellow-breasted ChatBox Bar Recreation SiteUS-AZ06 May 2016
237Summer TanagerBox Bar Recreation SiteUS-AZ06 May 2016
238Calliope Hummingbird109 Trail (Maricopa Co.)US-AZ07 May 2016
239Olive-sided Flycatcher109 Trail (Maricopa Co.)US-AZ07 May 2016
240Juniper Titmouse109 Trail (Maricopa Co.)US-AZ07 May 2016
241Zone-tailed HawkAZFO CampsiteUS-AZ07 May 2016
242Flammulated OwlReavis Ranch area owlingUS-AZ07 May 2016
243Wild Turkey109 Trail (Maricopa Co.)US-AZ08 May 2016
244Rufous-crowned Sparrow109 Trail (Maricopa Co.)US-AZ08 May 2016
245Red Crossbill109 Trail (Maricopa Co.)US-AZ08 May 2016
246Blue GrosbeakTres Rios Overbank Wetlands (permit required)US-AZ10 May 2016
247Painted BuntingTres Rios Overbank Wetlands (permit required)US-AZ10 May 2016
248Gray HawkHassayampa River--US 60 Rest AreaUS-AZ13 May 2016
249Broad-billed HummingbirdHassayampa River PreserveUS-AZ13 May 2016
250Willow FlycatcherHassayampa River PreserveUS-AZ13 May 2016
251Tropical KingbirdHassayampa River PreserveUS-AZ13 May 2016
252Hooded OrioleHassayampa River PreserveUS-AZ13 May 2016
253Common Black HawkBeeline Highway--Bushnell TanksUS-AZ14 May 2016
254Broad-winged HawkBeeline Highway--Bushnell TanksUS-AZ14 May 2016
255Cassin's KingbirdBeeline Highway--Bushnell TanksUS-AZ14 May 2016
256Indigo BuntingBeeline Highway--Bushnell TanksUS-AZ14 May 2016
257Rose-breasted GrosbeakHassayampa River PreserveUS-AZ15 May 2016
258PyrrhuloxiaUS-AZ-Wickenburg-46741-46941 W US Highway 60 - 33.9428x-113.0419US-AZ18 May 2016
259WilletLake Pleasant (Maricopa Co.)US-AZ18 May 2016
260Ridgway's RailTres Rios Overbank Wetlands (permit required)US-AZ18 May 2016
261Common Ground-DoveTres Rios Overbank Wetlands (permit required)US-AZ18 May 2016
262Brown PelicanTempe Town LakeUS-AZ19 May 2016
263Thick-billed KingbirdHassayampa River PreserveUS-AZ21 May 2016
264Purple MartinHassayampa River PreserveUS-AZ21 May 2016
265Bronzed CowbirdSaguaro Lake--Butcher Jones BeachUS-AZ25 May 2016
266Yellow-billed CuckooBase and Meridian WAUS-AZ23 Jun 2016
267Black SkimmerLower River Road PondsUS-AZ15 Jul 2016
268Hudsonian Godwitstakeout Hudsonian Godwit, Arlington Rd (2016) restricted access, bird from road onlyUS-AZ16 Jul 2016
269Black TernGlendale Recharge PondsUS-AZ21 Jul 2016
270Golden EagleSlate Creek Divide (Maricopa)US-AZ22 Jul 2016
271Rufous HummingbirdSlate Creek Divide (Maricopa)US-AZ22 Jul 2016
272Cordilleran FlycatcherSlate Creek Divide (Maricopa)US-AZ22 Jul 2016
273Mountain ChickadeeSlate Creek Divide (Maricopa)US-AZ22 Jul 2016
274Stilt Sandpiperstakeout Hudsonian Godwit, Arlington Rd (2016) restricted access, bird from road onlyUS-AZ22 Jul 2016
275Semipalmated SandpiperGlendale Recharge PondsUS-AZ29 Jul 2016
276Black-bellied Whistling-DuckHunter's PondsUS-AZ01 Aug 2016
277Marbled GodwitHunter's PondsUS-AZ01 Aug 2016
278Baird's Sandpiperstakeout Hudsonian Godwit, Arlington Rd (2016) restricted access, bird from road onlyUS-AZ06 Aug 2016
279Pectoral SandpiperOld US 80 Travel CountUS-AZ06 Aug 2016
280Red-necked PhalaropeGila Bend Sewage PondsUS-AZ06 Aug 2016
281Wood DuckSteele Indian School ParkUS-AZ17 Aug 2016
282Short-billed DowitcherGlendale Recharge PondsUS-AZ19 Aug 2016
283Snowy PloverPaloma RanchUS-AZ20 Aug 2016
284Nashville WarblerMt. Ord--FR 1688US-AZ26 Aug 2016
285Tricolored HeronRiparian Preserve at Gilbert Water RanchUS-AZ29 Aug 2016
286Red KnotPaloma Ranch--EastUS-AZ02 Sep 2016
287Wedge-rumped Storm-PetrelRiverview ParkUS-AZ08 Sep 2016
288Vesper SparrowLake Pleasant (Maricopa Co.)US-AZ09 Sep 2016
289Red-eyed VireoMorgan City WashUS-AZ13 Sep 2016
290Gray CatbirdMorgan City WashUS-AZ13 Sep 2016
291Blackpoll WarblerGilbert and Chandler Heights Rds. pondUS-AZ15 Sep 2016
292Magnolia WarblerMorgan City WashUS-AZ22 Sep 2016
293Pacific LoonLake Pleasant (Maricopa Co.)US-AZ28 Sep 2016
294Sabine's GullLake Pleasant (Maricopa Co.)US-AZ28 Sep 2016
295Clay-colored SparrowRiparian Preserve at Gilbert Water RanchUS-AZ29 Sep 2016
296DickcisselRiparian Preserve at Gilbert Water RanchUS-AZ29 Sep 2016
297Horned GrebeLake Pleasant (Maricopa Co.)US-AZ30 Sep 2016
298Tennessee WarblerMorgan City WashUS-AZ01 Oct 2016
299Long-eared OwlPhoenix Mountains Preserve--Piestewa PeakUS-AZ02 Oct 2016
300Townsend's SolitaireBeeline Highway--SunflowerUS-AZ06 Oct 2016
301Chestnut-collared LongspurRousseau Sod Farm (restricted access)US-AZ09 Oct 2016
302Lapland LongspurRousseau Sod Farm (restricted access)US-AZ11 Oct 2016
303Black-bellied PloverMy PatchUS-AZ11 Oct 2016
304Swainson's ThrushLower Camp CreekUS-AZ13 Oct 2016
305Palm WarblerTempe Town LakeUS-AZ16 Oct 2016
306MerlinBase and Meridian WAUS-AZ17 Oct 2016
307Surf ScoterLake Pleasant (Maricopa Co.)US-AZ21 Oct 2016
308Common LoonLake Pleasant (Maricopa Co.)US-AZ21 Oct 2016
309Red-necked GrebeLake Pleasant (Maricopa Co.)US-AZ21 Oct 2016
310McCown's LongspurRousseau Sod Farm (restricted access)US-AZ22 Oct 2016
311Red-breasted MerganserLake Pleasant (Maricopa Co.)US-AZ24 Oct 2016
312Yellow-bellied SapsuckerBeeline Highway--Mesquite WashUS-AZ27 Oct 2016
313Winter WrenHassayampa River PreserveUS-AZ02 Nov 2016

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