SUNDAY MORNING BIRDING

After we had our two cups of coffee this morning, Bob said, "Do you want to go to Sweetwater birding?" He has been having birding withdrawal since he hasn't gone for so long, so I said, "Okay." Sweetwater is Tucson's wastewater treatment plant --I know what you're thinking -- but it is an excellent place to bird.

The first thing we saw when we got there were Lawrence's Goldfinches. This was a life bird for both of us -- what a way to start the day! Below is a picture of 3 females. This picture doesn't do them justice, but it's as good as I could do as they wouldn't let me any closer.

It just kept getting better as the next bird we saw was an immature Harris' Hawk.

Then we saw many, many different kinds of ducks, and below a Snowy Egret searching for his breakfast and below that two Black-necked Stilts.

And Bob having a great time birding!!

Even though it is a wastewater treatment area it is a beautiful, tranquil place.

And sometimes you get a surprise. Like ducks all in a row with a turtle mixed in!

We had a great day and saw 51 different species of birds.