Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Curve-billed Thrashers

To the right of the trail, in the cholla cactus--


a young curve-billed thrasher,




and parent!


Further on up the trail, another curve-billed thrasher enjoying a saguaro blossom


and singing a surprisingly sweet song.

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35 comments:

  1. MagpieJune 1, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    They do have a beautiful song and they are so much fun to watch. Great pictures Diane.
    Please know that I'm enjoying your other blog, Simply This, but am sad that I can't comment.

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  2. Diane AZJune 1, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Hi Magpie, Thank you for your kind words. The comments are back on now on the other blog. :)

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  3. ThérèseJune 1, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    and this bird has such a repertoire!

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  4. Martha ZJune 1, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    I'm thinking it may have been a group of thrashers I saw last spring migrating through. They looked very different, larger and darker than this bird, but what a song!
    I find it's often difficult to identify migrants.

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  5. cieldequimperJune 1, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Pretty! I admire how they seem oblivious to the prickles!

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  6. betchaiJune 1, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    I always love to see the diverse life around your place Diane, you seem to be not missing any wonderful gifts from nature, very relaxing, and very inspirational.

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  7. angryparsnipJune 1, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Wonderful !
    I love the early morning photo walks you take us on. They are early right ? because it is way to hot to walk later !

    cheers. parsnip

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  8. Betty ManousosJune 1, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    i have to say that your photos def. reflect a "sweetness" , diane, if that makes sense.

    so beautiful captures and soft tones!

    loving your photography.

    hugs!
    betty xx

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  9. ClytieJune 1, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    I enlarged these beautiful photos - and had to gasp at the beauty of the thrasher parent in flight. Absolutely stunning!!!

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  10. Betsy Banks AdamsJune 1, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Beautiful Thrasher, Diane... We have the Brown Thrashers here. Glad he sang for you.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  11. AllisonJune 1, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Love those white flowers! So unusual - nothing like that around here. Beautiful!

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  12. LoreeJune 1, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    I have never heard of trashers and am wondering why they are called that.

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  13. Diane AZJune 1, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Hi Loree, the bird does have a funny name, probably for its food foraging behavior of using its beak to move leaves and dirt aside on the ground. Every now and then they come to the bird feeders and bird seeds rain down as they sort through them.

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  14. GaelynJune 1, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    I'm always amazed how birds stand on the cactus. Cholla would be no easy feat. Great captures of the Thrasher. I'd occasionally see one in Yarnell.

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  15. JulieJune 1, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Your desert photography is amazing! Thanks for bringing the desert to life for those of us who never get to see it!!!

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  16. DIGITAL WORLD PAGES ARCHIVEJune 2, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    I agree with all these comments...

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  17. •°°• IcyBC •°°•June 2, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    What a sweet looking bird, Diane, and I wonder how they do with all that spikes!!

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  18. tracyJune 2, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    One of my favorite birds! The first time I ever saw one I thought its eyes looked spooky.

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  19. EG CameraGirlJune 2, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    I'm trying to NOT think about what it would feel like to stand on a cactus. :)) Wonderful photos. Now I need to check to see if thrashers ever come my way, I suspect not but will find out for sure. :)

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  20. JanieJune 2, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    I've never seen a bill like that. He's an unusual and beautiful bird. Nice photos!

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  21. Joop ZandJune 3, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    Wonderful shots..... i like this !!

    greetings, Joop

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  22. DIGITAL WORLD PAGES ARCHIVEJune 3, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    Beautiful birds photos!

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  23. Magia da InêsJune 4, 2011 at 1:36 AM

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    Bom fim de semana!
    Beijinhos.
    Brasil


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  24. DIGITAL WORLD PAGES ARCHIVEJune 4, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    Beautiful post!

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  25. Debbie LoJune 4, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Beautiful photos, as always. I'm amazed at how completely those birds blend in with their surroundings. Mother Nature is definitely impressive--in all aspects!

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  26. LindyJune 5, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Another wonderful bird series. I saw some of these birds at our AZ home the last time we were there but had forgotten what they were, so glad to see this post! =)

    ...I'm just marveling at your gorgeous blue sky...

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  27. SquirrelQueenJune 8, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    I have never seen this little bird before. The little ones are so sweet, great photos.

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  28. sigaJune 9, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    Wow! So many beautiful birds! I was browsing your lovely photos of the nature and got very surprised that it's not very different from where I am, Canary Islands. And it's being so far away! Only thing is we don't have humming birds but ocean instead ;) Thank you for introducing me to your land!

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  29. DIGITAL WORLD PAGES ARCHIVEJune 9, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    Beautiful place!

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  30. AnonymousJune 10, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    You have such an eye for wildlife. Great photos!

    All the best, Boonie

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  31. DIGITAL WORLD PAGES ARCHIVEJune 10, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    I hear their songs...

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  32. Lrong LimJune 12, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    What cute looking birds...

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  33. Candice Suter.....SweetstuffJune 12, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    These are incredible shots! Love the baby and mama in the cholla. They must be used to walking between the spines. And the thrasher is so awesome. To eat and sing, what a life.

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  34. DIGITAL WORLD PAGES ARCHIVEJune 14, 2011 at 2:06 AM

    Beautiful colors!

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  35. JulieJune 14, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Sweet songs among prickly thorns! So amazing!

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