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Tommy J. DeBardeleben

Cassin's Sparrow (Peucaea cassinii)

Richard Crossley and I found this Cassin's Sparrow in the Sunflower Area on July 21st, 2011, which was one of two individuals.  Cassin's Sparrow is rare in Arizona, and has made northward movements throughout Arizona in 2011, providing other records for counties north of Maricopa, which is very rare.

The Best of the Year

My latest favorites.

 

Birding in Maricopa County

An online guide to the birds and hotspots of Maricopa County, Arizona.

 

The Maricopa County Big Year

My quest to see as many birds as possible in Maricopa County during one calender year..