Southeast Arizona Trip ~ July 25, 2005

On the 25th, we spent the morning and early evening at Mary Jo Ballator's Ash Canyon Bed & Breakfast. There, we saw Arizona Woodpecker, Dusky-capped and Brown-crested Flycatchers, Black-headed and Blue Grosbeaks, and Scott's Oriole. Her hummingbird feeders produced five species that included our 'life' Lucifer Hummingbirds, two females and a striking male! We also got to study a Tarantula that walked in front of Babe as we left Mary Jo's yard at dusk.

Broad-billed Hummingbird at the Ash Canyon Bed & Breakfast, near Sierra Vista, Arizona. This photo shows the dark blue throat, the metallic green sides, and the orange-red bill with a dark tip. Overall, this is one of the most colorful North American hummingbirds. This adult male was photographed at Mary Jo Ballator's feeding area.

Lucifer Hummingbird at the Ash Canyon Bed & Breakfast, near Sierra Vista, Arizona. This photo shows the cinnamon wash on the sides and flanks, the tan eyeline above the dark cheek patch, the green back, and the distinctive long, decurved bill. This female was photographed at Mary Jo Ballator's feeding area.

Lucifer Hummingbird at the Ash Canyon Bed & Breakfast, near Sierra Vista, Arizona on July 25, 2005. This mediocre photo shows the splayed gorget feathers, the light eyeline, the cinnamon wash on the sides and flanks, the bronze-green back, and the distinctive long, decurved bill. This adult male was photographed at Mary Jo Ballator's feeding area.

During midday at Beatty's, I got photos of many of the different species at the 'Controlled Access Site'. While there, Violet-crowned was added as the eleventh species! A Black-tailed Rattlesnake was also seen near there.

White-eared Hummingbird at Beatty's Guest Ranch, near Sierra Vista, Arizona. This photo shows the prominent white 'ear' stripe on the dark head, the orange-red bill with a black tip, and the centrally white breast with heavy green speckling on the sides. This adult male was photographed at the 'Controlled Access Site'.

White-eared Hummingbird at Beatty's Guest Ranch, near Sierra Vista, Arizona. I included this blurry 'videograb' of a 'head-on' male because it shows the intense blue-violet head and chin and the turquoise-green throat, in addition to the green speckles of metallic green on its sides. This adult male was videotaped at the 'Controlled Access Site'.

Magnificent Hummingbird at Beatty's Guest Ranch, near Sierra Vista, Arizona. This 'videograb' shows the brilliant turquoise-green gorget contrasting with the black breast, the violet cap on the head, and the white eyespot on the black face patch. This adult male was photographed at the 'Controlled Access Site'.

Black-chinned Hummingbird at Beatty's Guest Ranch, near Sierra Vista, Arizona. This 'videograb' shows the violet band at the bottom of the gorget, which most often appears all black. Also note the white collar separating the dark head and the dark 'vest' on the breast. This adult male was videotaped at the 'Controlled Access Site'.

Broad-tailed Hummingbird at Beatty's Guest Ranch, near Sierra Vista, Arizona. This photo shows the emerald green back, white breast with gray-green 'vest', and the rufous edges on the tail. As often is the case, here the rose-colored gorget appears dark since it is not reflecting light towards the camcorder. This adult male was photographed at the 'Controlled Access Site'.

Anna's Hummingbird at Beatty's Guest Ranch, near Sierra Vista, Arizona. This blurry 'videograb' shows the pinkish-rose irridescence encompassing the entire head and throat on the male on the right and another male feeding on the left. These two males were videotaped at the 'Controlled Access Site'.

Blue-throated Hummingbird at Beatty's Guest Ranch, near Sierra Vista, Arizona. I included this blurry 'videograb' because it shows the striking blue throat and prominent white patches in the corners of its large tail. This adult male was videotaped at the 'Controlled Access Site'.

Calliope Hummingbird at Beatty's Guest Ranch, near Sierra Vista, Arizona. This blurry 'videograb' shows the dark red 'rays' on the throat and the dull white breast with a grayish wash on the sides. The very short tail is barely visible behind its plump body. This adult male was videotaped at the 'Controlled Access Site'.

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