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"It's MAGNIFICENT!" - The Magnificent Hummingbird
I photographed this much sought out species of Hummingbird at Mt. Lemmon, AZ. Mature males, have amazing colors that flash bright in the sun. This is one of the largest Hummingbird species in our area.
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Tucson has several birds that breed in the summer which are found in only a handful of places in the US. The Painted Redstarts are found in the pine forests of the somewhat mountainous areas of Mexico and the extreme south of Arizona,. They are very easily told by the deep red chest and stomach as well as the bright white tail and one sided white eyeliner. This was at Middle Bear Campground on the way up the hill to the top of Mt Lemmon.
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"portrait of a lady" - Painted Lady Butterfly
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Mt.Lemmon, AZ
One of the most common and varied hawks in North America. This particular bird was as close as you can get to the top of Mount Lemmon just north east of Tucson. Sometimes I have issues putting a name to some hawks, but there is definitely no mistaking this adult with that rusty red tail. Juveniles don't see red tail feathers until their second year. The first member of this species was seen by westerners in 1781 Jamaica and now sport the country in their scientific name, Buteo Jamaicensis.
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On the way up Mt. Lemmon outside of Tucson, there are a couple of campgrounds that are great for birding. As you head up the mountain, you find different habitats with different birds at different elevations. At Middle Bear Picnic Area we found a family of Acorn Woodpeckers calling in their loud raspy calls as they do. In this particular spot they were spending time around an old stump with berries that had fallen into the cracks. These birds are known for storing their acorns in trees called granaries which look like they are poka-doted from the tops of the acorns seen here.
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aka Purple Cluster Geranium, Purple Geranium, Purple Wild Geranium, Wild Geranium, Tufted Geranium
Geranium caespitosum
Mt. Lemmon, AZ
The running water drew the Yellow-eyed Juncos close, too. A lovely morning at Marshall's Gulch.
Mt Lemmon, AZ
5-12-16
[8/52] A Western warbler with a yellow loral spot and black and white plumage Seen at Mt. Lemmon, AZ.
The giant squirrels are twice the size of Abert's. Abert's is endemic to the Rocky Mountains, the Malabar Giant Squirrel is endemic to India. The Malayan Giant Squirrel is found in India and SE Asia. Seen in Malabar (Kerala), Gorumara and Mt. Lemmon (AZ).
The female Broad-tailed Hummingbird is similar to the female Rufous, but has more of a spotted throat and less red on outer tail. Broad-tails are the most common breeding high-elevation hummingbird in Arizona.
Marshall Gulch, Summerhaven, Mt Lemmon, AZ
6-4-14
The running water drew the Yellow-eyed Juncos close, too. A lovely morning at Marshall's Gulch.
Mt Lemmon, AZ
5-12-16
Found foraging in the pines with several Red-faced Warblers at an elevation of approximately 7,000 ft.
Mt Lemmon AZ
Although now found only in the New World, fossil records from Germany show that Hummingbirds were much more widespread in prehistoric times. Seen at Molino Vista. Mt. Lemmon. AZ. [View @ 100%]
Often referred to as "Daddy Long Legs", the Harvestmen is an Arachnid, but it is not a spider. At night they can be seen on the mountain clinging to the sides of rocks.
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Mt.Lemmon,AZ
Red Tailed Hawk, Buteo jamaicensis, at about 7000 feet near Summerhaven, Catalina Highway / Mt Lemmon, AZ, January 2013. This whole area of the mountain suffered a devastating forest fire several years ago, which is why the trees are all dead.
Rose Canyon Lake Map: Walking map (on foot) for Rose Canyon Lake for use when you've reached the far side of Rose Canyon Campground for lake access.
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Photo dimensions: 1860 x 1407
Photo origin: Photograph of a map/sign posted with post-processing to enhance readability of text.
Image name: RoseCanyonLake-RoseCanyonCampground-MtLemmon-1860x1407.jpg
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Fee Location: Day Fees &/or Overnight camping fees
Dogs OK on leash.
Location: Coronado National Forest, Mt. Lemmon, Tucson, AZ, Pima County Arizona
Lake GPS Coordinates: 32.38681, -110.71144
AZGFD Fishing Area: Southeast
Water Type: Lake
Access: Paved, Walk-in Trail
Species: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Crayfish
Concessions (on site or nearby): Licenses for Sale, Groceries, Tackle Equipment
Facilities: Restrooms, Tables, Camping Allowed, Trailer Spaces, Electricity, Access Fee
Boating: No Boats Allowed
Elevation (ft): 7000
Acreage: 7
Average Depth (ft): 30
Fishable Miles: na
Nearest Town: Tucson
Miles to Fishery: 40
Notes: USFS campground fee. Supplies available at Summerhaven (10 miles). Short walk-in. Closed to vehicular access Nov - May.
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Related links for Rose Canyon Lake:
www.facebook.com/RoseCanyonLake
www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/coronado/recreation/recarea/?reci...
www.azgfd.gov/video/RoseCanyonLake.shtml
Related links for Rose Canyon Campground:
www.recreation.gov/camping/rose-canyon/r/campgroundDetail...
www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/coronado/recarea/?recid=25698
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GETTING THERE:
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
32.395, -110.69111
32°23'42"N, 110°41'28"W
From Tucson, Arizona, take Catalina Highway/Arizona Route 39 northeast. The campground is located between mile markers 17 and 18 on the Catalina Highway.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Mailing Address:
ROSE CANYON
10371 Rose Canyon Rd
Mt. Lemmon AZ 85619
Phone Number:
Information: (520) 576-1477
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My bad ID skills misidentified this as the Buff-Breasted Flycatcher we were looking for. However, It is a Cordilleran Flycatchers building a nest in an abandoned trailer.
Rose Canyon Lake
Mt Lemmon, AZ
5-20-16
A warbler of the pine forests of Southern North America right on down to the Nicaraguan northern mountains. Along Bear Creek Picnic area, there were several great species of song birds making their way through the pine forest. These birds included Painted Redstart, Hermit and Wilson's warblers, Yellow-eyed Junco, and several species of vireo. This world above the desert would shock most people to find the lush forests and mountain streams so close to one of the driest deserts in North America. Mt. Lemmon has so much to offer including a reprieve from the heat.
Michael W Klotz - www.TheBirdBlogger.com