Difficulty: Hard. Steeper slopes or more rocky/rooted trails. Bathroom on-site at Parker Canyon Lake. Drive time to final location approximately two hours on some rough and curvy road.
This 130-acre, deep water lake is tucked back on the west slopes of the Huachuca Mountains and because of its location is under-birded but holds great potential. Grassy hillsides dotted with oaks may hold Montezuma Quail, Western or Eastern Bluebirds, Bushtits, flycatchers, and early migrants. Western Grebes and Ospreys have been seen catching fish out of the lake during summer and Cassin’s Kingbirds are quite common. We’ll also check out the under-birded Scotia Canyon where last year we had special birds including Coppery-tailed Trogon and American Goshawk. Lunch included. Limited to 8 participants.
Coppery-tailed Trogon, bryanjsmith