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Panoramic view of the south face of Carr Reef from the orchard at Beatty’s Guest Ranch, Cochise County, Arizona. Carr Peak is in the far distance at left in this composite photo.

Newbie bridled titmouse (Baeolophus wollweberi) being fed by a parent.
Mom looks utterly exhausted.

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Firecracker bush (Bouvardia ternifolia) in Miller Canyon. Coronado National Forest, Cochise County, Arizona.

Libellula croceipennis, the neon skimmer.
In Miller Canyon, Coronado National Forest, Cochise County, Arizona.

Cinnabar bark. (Say it fast.)
Exfoliating bark on pointleaf manzanita (Arctostaphylos pungens). In Miller Canyon, Coronado National Forest, Cochise County, Arizona.

Ripening pointleaf manzanita fruit (Arctostaphylos pungens) in Miller Canyon, Coronado National Forest, Cochise County, Arizona.

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Bath time.
I am a volunteer at the Ash Canyon Bird Sanctuary, and because I’m a regular, I’m getting to know some of the regular birds as individuals. I call this little guy Surfer Dude because he really loves the flowing water in his favorite recirculating fountain. He usually just hovers over the water to get his feet wet, but today decided on a real bath.
Anna’s hummingbird (Calypte anna) at the Ash Canyon Bird Sanctuary, Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory, Cochise County, Arizona.