Date: 6/20/25 2:13 pm From: John Williams <john...> Subject: [AZNMbirds] Arthur Pack Reg. Park, new species (NW Tucson)
This morning I lucked into a Yellow-billed Cuckoo, which almost posed for a photo, but I was too slow… Did get it in a mesquite, partially obscured, but ID points visible. Arthur Pack hotspot #248.
Another interesting observation: Lucy’s Warblers have gathered in one location to feed by the 7th hole pond. I saw 11 there, only two of which were adults. Saw five more in other locations; 16 is an extraordinary total in my experience.
House Finch numbers have also risen as they are enjoying the large fruit crop on the saguaros.
Mid-day three ravens were in my palm tree with a young one begging an adult for a date… while standing within inches of 40… adult fed the young…. They saw me and took off…. I love those birds!
