Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Phainopepla

Phainopepla
In Southern Arizona last winter. Red-eyed, he's kind of a reverse-colored Northern Cardinal.

4 comments:

  1. Beautiful fellow, well captured.

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  2. Thanks. Most desert birds are discreet, but not these guys. Very bold. They suit their (very cool) name. That's a mountain in the background, btw, not sky.

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  3. He's kind of a spooky looking dude. Great shot, though.

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  4. Thanks!

    Yes, he looks like a killer. But they're very mild and nosy, actually. (You do have to wonder about that dusky coat choice for desert attire.)

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