birding – Page 3 – Dithyramb

Female great-tailed grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus) in the reeds at the Glendale Recharge Ponds, Glendale, Arizona.

Say’s phoebe (Sayornis saya) at Sahauro Ranch, Glendale, Arizona.

Greater yellowlegs (Tringa melanoleuca), at the Glendale Recharge Ponds, Glendale, Arizona.

Snowy egret (Egretta thula) at the recharge ponds. Glendale, Arizona.

Stilt silhouette.

Black-necked stilt (Himantopus mexicanus) at the Glendale Recharge Ponds, Glendale, Arizona.

Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) at the Glendale Recharge Ponds, Glendale, Arizona.

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Phainopepla.

Kestrel update: I found the location of their nest! The kestrels (Falco sparverius) are nesting in a second-hand woodpecker nest in a decapitated palm. I’ve seen lots of activity, but I’m not sure if they are preparing the nest cavity, laying, or actually tending chicks. I’m looking forward to seeing this year’s brood.