Author Archives: Laura Meyers

Inca Dove

Inca Dove

Inca Dove

Inca Dove

The picture of this Inca Dove was photographed in Hereford, Arizona in the fall. This Inca Dove was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark IV Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender. Inca Doves only occur in the Southwest, but they are expanding their range.
To hear the song of the Inca Dove, click on the arrow below.

Townsend’s Solitaire

Townsend's Solitaire

Townsend’s Solitaire

Townsend’s Solitaire

The picture of this Townsend’s Solitaire was photographed at the Randall Davey Audubon Center in Santa Fe New Mexico. This Townsend’s Solitaire was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark IV Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender. The Townsend’s Solitaire is in the thrush family.
To hear the song of the Townsend’s Solitaire, click on the arrow below.

Black Phoebe

Black Phoebe

Black Phoebe

Black Phoebe

The picture of this Black Phoebe was photographed at Southwest Research Center in Portal Arizona. This Black Phoebe was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark IV Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender. The Black Phoebe is a flycatcher of the western U.S.
To hear the song of the Black Phoebe, click on the arrow below.

Cactus Wren Juvenile

Cactus Wren

Cactus Wren

Cactus Wren Juvenile

The picture of this juvenile Cactus Wren was photographed in Portal Arizona. The Cactus Wren is the state bird of Arizona. This Cactus Wren Juvenile was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark IV Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender.
To hear the song of the Cactus Wren, click on the arrow below.

Yellow-headed Blackbird Eating

Yellow-headed Blackbird

Yellow-headed Blackbird

Yellow-headed Blackbird Eating

The picture of this Yellow-headed Blackbird Eating was photographed at Willow Tank in Portal Arizona. The Yellow-headed Blackbird’s scientific name, Xanthocephalus, means “yellow head.” This Yellow-headed Blackbird was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark IV Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender.
To hear the song of the Yellow-headed Blackbird, click on the arrow below.

You can see a recent video I made of this bird eating at this link – Yellows-headed Blackbird Video

Western Wood-peewee

Western Wood-peewee

Western Wood-peewee

Western Wood-peewee

This Western Wood-peewee was photographed in Bob’s Yard in Portal Arizona. The Western Wood-peewee is a small tyrant flycatcher and was captured with the Canon 5D Mark IV Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender.
To hear the song of the Western Wood-peewee, click on the arrow below.

Canyon Wren

Canyon Wren

Canyon Wren

Canyon Wren

The picture of this Canyon Wren was photographed in Portal Arizona. This Canyon Wren was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark IV Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender. The canyon wren is a small North American songbird of the wren family Troglodytidae. Often, it announces its presence by its beautiful and distinctive song, a loud cascade of musical whistles.
To hear the song of the Canyon Wren, click on the arrow below.

Red Crossbill

Red Crossbill

Red Crossbill

Red Crossbill

The picture of this Red Crossbill was photographed at the Grand Canyon National Park. This Red Crossbill was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark IV Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender. A Red Crossbill’s unusual bill shape helps it get into tightly closed cones.
To hear the song of the Red Crossbill, click on the arrow below.

Pygmy Nuthatch

Pygmay Nuthatch

Pygmay Nuthatch

Pygmy Nuthatch

The picture of this Pygmy Nuthatch was photographed at the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. This Pygmy Nuthatch was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark IV Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender.
To hear the song of the Pygmy Nuthatch, click on the arrow below.

Black-throated Sparrow

Back-throated Sparrow

Back-throated Sparrow

Black-throated Sparrow on Tree

The picture of this Black-throated Sparrow on Tree was photographed in Portal Arizona This Black-throated Sparrow on Tree was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark IV Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender.
To hear the song of the Black-throated Sparrow, click on the arrow below.

Hooded Oriole on Limb

Hooded Oriole

Hooded Oriole on Limb Hooded Oriole

The picture of this Hooded Oriole on Limb was photographed in Portal, Arizona. This Hooded Oriole on Limb was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark IV Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender.
To hear the song of the Hooded Oriole, click on the arrow below.

Black-headed Grosbeak

Black-headed Grosbeak

Black-headed Grosbeak

Black-headed Grosbeak

The picture of this Black-headed Grosbeak was photographed in Portal, Arizona. The photograph of this Black-headed Grosbeak was taken with the Canon 5D Mark IV Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender.
To hear the song of the Black-headed Grosbeak, click on the arrow below.

Rufous Hummingbird in Flight

Rufous Hummingbird in Flight

Rufous Hummingbird in Flight

Rufous Hummingbird in Flight

The picture of this Rufous Hummingbird in Flight was photographed in Portal, Arizona. This Rufous Hummingbird in Flight was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark IV Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender.
To hear the song of the Rufous Hummingbird, click on the arrow below.

Rivoli’s Hummingbird in Flight

Rivoli Hummingbird

Rivoli Hummingbird

Rivoli’s Hummingbird

The picture of this Rivoli Hummingbird which was formerly named Magnificent Hummingbird was photographed at Ash Canyon in Hereford, Arizona. This Rivoli’s Hummingbird was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark IV Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender.
To hear the sounds of the Rivoli’s Hummingbird, click on the arrow below.

Lucifer Hummingbird in Flight

Lucifer Hummingbird Adult  Male in Flight

Lucifer Hummingbird Adult Male in Flight

Lucifer Hummingbird in Flight

The picture of this Lucifer Hummingbird Adult Male in Flight was photographed in Hereford, Arizona. This Lucifer Hummingbird in Flight was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark IV Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender.
To hear the sounds of the Lucifer Hummingbird, click on the arrow below.