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Jane McCreary's avatar

I love this bird. The first time I saw them was near the Nogales border near a large pond. If I remember correctly several Cottonwood trees. Thanks

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Dan Weisz's avatar

They are a special bird! I'm glad you have seen them

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Lesley kramer's avatar

Great story!

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Dan Weisz's avatar

Thanks!!

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Steven Kessel's avatar

Excellent narrative and images.

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Dan Weisz's avatar

Thanks Steve

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Elizabeth Healy's avatar

Completely amazing photos and story! The face changing color so dramatically is something that I had never seen before. Thank you Dan!!

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Dan Weisz's avatar

Thanks!!!

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Sally Hansen's avatar

Informative as always - thanks!

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Dan Weisz's avatar

Thank you Sally

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Michele Weisz's avatar

Great documentation! Their rattling call reminds me of a Belted Kingfisher.

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Dan Weisz's avatar

They do have a unique call, that's for sure.

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Calvin Kunin's avatar

Life in the wild - Nice series!

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Dan Weisz's avatar

Thanks Calvin

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Ned Harris's avatar

Well done, Dan. Thanks for documenting this interesting behavior.

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Dan Weisz's avatar

Thank you Ned

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