Birds Photographed on Jan. 15th, a few miles SW of Ajo.
Gilded Flicker, a new one for this trip.
Separated from hybrid Northern Flickers by the cinnamon cap and the black
undertail.
At first I thought this was going to be the best shot I got,
then the flicker flew down on this branch
at nearly ground level and provided a nearly full frame image!!!
As I was working on the Gilded Flicker, I realized that a pair
of Gila Woodpeckers were working on a cavity in a saguaro right behind me.
My best image of the female.
Male Gila Woodpecker
Male Gila Woodpecker
Ash-throated Flycatcher in the same dry wash.
More images of Black-tailed Gnatcatcher and Verdin. I think
these are my best so far.