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Related: About this forumBirding Saguaro National Park (Sonoran Desert) in Tucson, Arizona
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The Sonoran Desert is one of the most incredible places to visit in all of North America. This rugged land is home to some of the most specialized bird species in the continent and some of the most recognizable plants. Join Ryan and Derek as they brave the heat to find some of the unique birds that inhabit this cactus covered terrain.
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Birding Saguaro National Park (Sonoran Desert) in Tucson, Arizona (Original Post)
Ptah
Aug 2024
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in2herbs
(3,245 posts)1. I see these birds, and more, every day. That's why I love living in the desert. Thanks for posting. nt
Ptah
(33,560 posts)2. With this cactus in my front yard, most of these birds visit my bird feeder
StarryNite
(10,993 posts)5. That's a beauty!
We had a big one until a few years ago when we had it removed. It was too close to the house and my husband was afraid it would fall on it. I loved that cactus and I still miss it. I used to call it the bird condo. We have 4 little baby saguaros now.
Lovebirds used to like it.
StarryNite
(10,993 posts)3. They saw quite a few different birds in a short amount of time.
There are so many more bird species in the desert though. I wish they would have seen a roadrunner, turkey vultures, and some of the various kinds of hawks. I thought it was funny how they talked about the cactus wrens always being up to something because they certainly live up to that. Thanks for sharing this fun video.
BlueSky3
(723 posts)4. Really enjoyed this video,
thanks. Its amazing to find so much wildlife in the desert.
Ptah
(33,560 posts)6. Noisy Gila Woodpecker