Category Archives: BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY

CAVE CREEK RANCH

Posted on May 21, 2011 by bilyreid

The Cave Creek Ranch, Cave Creek, Arizona is owned and operated by Mr. Reed Peters. Despite a sold out status, Reed was able to squeeze us into commodious accommodation in the Ranch House shown above. Many thanks, Reed!!! Common Poorwill … Continue reading →

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CAVE CREEK, ARIZONA

Posted on May 18, 2011 by bilyreid

Cave Creek is nestled in the Chirichua Mountains in the South East corner of Arizona. It has received international recognition as a birding paradise. Here I was to encounter a few regional specialties. Chirichua Mountains. Last stronghold of Geronimo and … Continue reading →

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RUSTLER PARK, CAVE CREEK, ARIZONA

Posted on May 13, 2011 by bilyreid

Rustler Park sits high atop the Chirichua’s near Cave Creek, Arizona. Here we were hoping to find some high altitude warbler specialties. Mountain access road with a view back towards New Mexico. Park entrance after a rough ride up the … Continue reading →

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Neal’s Lodges, Concan, Texas

Posted on May 5, 2011 by bilyreid

Neal’s Lodges, is a birding mecca in the central Texas town of Concan, Uvalde County. At the various drips and feeders around this commercial establishment, I was able to get quite close to some life birds. Olive Sparrow Brewer’s Sparrow … Continue reading →

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LOST MAPLES STATE PARK, VANDERPOOL, TEXAS

Posted on May 5, 2011 by bilyreid

Lost Maples is a beautiful spot in the Hill Country of Central Texas. On the day it wasn’t great birding but did manage to put three species on my life list!! First on the way to the park we encountered … Continue reading →

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MEEP! MEEP!

Posted on April 27, 2011 by bilyreid

Having been a fan of Wile E. Coyote over the years, I looked forward to photographing the famous Roadrunner during my recent visit to the Southwest. Along desert roadsides they can be quite shy and elusive, most often seen sitting … Continue reading →

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RIO GRANDE VILLAGE, BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK

Posted on April 27, 2011 by bilyreid

After leaving the Los Chisos mountains we headed for Rio Grande Village, about 25 miles away but still within the Big Bend Park. The landscape becomes more desolate and the temperature rising with each passing mile. Tunnel entrance to Rio … Continue reading →

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LOS CHISOS MOUNTAINS, BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK

Posted on April 26, 2011 by bilyreid

Headed down to the Big Bend National Park on the Rio Grande in search of the North American warbler hunter’s Holy Grail –  the Colima – a high elevation specialist! It’s range in the US is limited to the Los … Continue reading →

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TEXAS…ON FIRE!

Posted on April 19, 2011 by bilyreid

Central and West Texas are experiencing an extended drought. Wildfires have been extensive and have generated considerable smoke. Nevertheless, I have been able to locate two endangered species in the Kerr Wildlife Management Area near Concan in the Texas hill … Continue reading →

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ALGONQUIN PARK OUTING

Posted on March 18, 2011 by bilyreid

A late winter opportunity for a day trip to Algonquin Park presented itself yesterday and off we went for a day in the wilderness. Reports had been coming in all winter of Boreal Chickadees in the Park and although I … Continue reading →

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