Memories of Tamarisk Grove

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Black-Chinned Hummingbird - Archilochus alexandri — **Black-Chinned Hummingbird**
*(Archilochus alexandri)*

**Description:**
Most hummingbirds migrate. Here in the Anza-Borrego desert, some of these tiniest birds find the region suitable year-round.
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**Date Taken:** 2023:03:14 11:09

**Location:**

Tamarisk Grove
Borrego Springs, California
United States
1423.95 ft above sea level

**Camera Information:**
NIKON Z 9, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800

**File Name:** BlackChinnedHummingbird_Z9X0766_Anza-Borrego_TamariskGrove

© 2023 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com

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Pin It — **Black-Chinned Hummingbird**
*(Archilochus alexandri)*

**Description:**
Most hummingbirds migrate. Here in the Anza-Borrego desert, some of these tiniest birds find the region suitable year-round.
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**Date Taken:** 2023:03:14 11:09

**Location:**

Tamarisk Grove
Borrego Springs, California
United States
1423.95 ft above sea level

**Camera Information:**
NIKON Z 9, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800

**File Name:** BlackChinnedHummingbird_Z9X0766_Anza-Borrego_TamariskGrove

© 2023 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com

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Black-Tailed Gnatcatcher - Polioptila melanura — **Black-Tailed Gnatcatcher**
*(Polioptila melanura)*

**Description:**
The Anza-Borrego desert is a perfect region to meet Black-Tailed Gnatcatchers.
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**Date Taken:** 2023:03:14 13:18

**Location:**

Tamarisk Grove
Borrego Springs, California
United States
1423.95 ft above sea level

**Camera Information:**
NIKON Z 9, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800

**File Name:** BlackTailedGnatcatcher_Z9X1538_Anza-Borrego_TamariskGrove

© 2023 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com

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Black-Throated Gray Warbler - Setophaga nigrescens — **Black-Throated Gray Warbler**
*(Setophaga nigrescens)*

**Description:**
Black-Throated Gray Warblers may not breed here in the Anza-Borrego desert, but pass through as they head further north to spawn their next generation.
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**Date Taken:** 2023:03:14 11:12

**Location:**

Tamarisk Grove
Borrego Springs, California
United States
1423.95 ft above sea level

**Camera Information:**
NIKON Z 9, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800

**File Name:** BlackThroatedGrayWarbler_Z9X0881_Anza-Borrego_TamariskGrove

© 2023 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com

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Costa's Hummingbird - Calypte costae — **Costa's Hummingbird**
*(Calypte costae)*

**Description:**
Most hummingbirds migrate. Here in the Anza-Borrego desert, some of these tiniest birds find the region suitable year-round.
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**Date Taken:** 2023:03:14 11:07

**Location:**

Tamarisk Grove
Borrego Springs, California
United States
1423.95 ft above sea level

**Camera Information:**
NIKON Z 9, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800

**File Name:** CostasHummingbird_Z9X0724_Anza-Borrego_TamariskGrove

© 2023 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com

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Hermit Thrush - Catharus guttatus — **Hermit Thrush**
*(Catharus guttatus)*

**Description:**
It's unlikely that this Hermit Thrush will stay here in the Anza-Borrego for the summer, but its ‘snowbird’ lifestyle loves its time here in winters.
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**Date Taken:** 2023:03:14 13:27

**Location:**

Tamarisk Grove
Borrego Springs, California
United States
1423.95 ft above sea level

**Camera Information:**
NIKON Z 9, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800

**File Name:** HermitThrush_Z9X1703_Anza-Borrego_TamariskGrove

© 2023 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com

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House Finch - Haemorhous mexicanus — **House Finch**
*(Haemorhous mexicanus)*

**Description:**
House Finches find the Anza-Borrego desert fits their lifestyle year-round.
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**Date Taken:** 2023:03:14 13:03

**Location:**

Tamarisk Grove
Borrego Springs, California
United States
1423.95 ft above sea level

**Camera Information:**
NIKON Z 9, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800

**File Name:** HouseFinch_Z9X1279_Anza-Borrego_TamariskGrove

© 2023 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com

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Lesser Goldfinch - Spinus psaltria — **Lesser Goldfinch**
*(Spinus psaltria)*

**Description:**
Some of these Lesser Goldfinches may find the Anza-Borrego desert fits their lifestyle year-round, but many of these birds will make a short up-slope journey into the nearby mountains when the weather warms.
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**Date Taken:** 2023:03:14 10:56

**Location:**

Tamarisk Grove
Borrego Springs, California
United States
1423.95 ft above sea level

**Camera Information:**
NIKON Z 9, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800

**File Name:** LesserGoldFinch_Z9X0443_Anza-Borrego_TamariskGrove

© 2023 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com

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Lincoln's Sparrow - Melospiza lincolnii — **Lincoln's Sparrow**
*(Melospiza lincolnii)*

**Description:**
This Lincoln's Sparrow will soon be looking for a break in the cold weather to begin its long journey north for the spring-summer season.
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**Date Taken:** 2023:03:14 11:16

**Location:**

Tamarisk Grove
Borrego Springs, California
United States
1423.95 ft above sea level

**Camera Information:**
NIKON Z 9, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800

**File Name:** LincolnsSparrow_Z9X1024_Anza-Borrego_TamariskGrove

© 2023 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com

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Ruby-Crowned Kinglet - Regulus calendula — **Ruby-Crowned Kinglet**
*(Regulus calendula)*

**Description:**
Ruby-Crowned Kinglets in southern California show up each winter. Always inquisitive, these birds in the Anza-Borrego desert will soon be looking for a break in the cold weather to begin their long journey north for the spring-summer season.
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**Date Taken:** 2023:03:14 11:03

**Location:**

Tamarisk Grove
Borrego Springs, California
United States
1423.95 ft above sea level

**Camera Information:**
NIKON Z 9, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800

**File Name:** RubyCrownedKinglet_Z9X0519_Anza-Borrego_TamariskGrove

© 2023 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com

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Say's Phoebe - Sayornis saya — **Say's Phoebe**
*(Sayornis saya)*

**Description:**
At home on the coast, in the mountain chaparral, or here in the desert, Say's Phoebes bring a charm to anywhere they call home. Their plaintiff song often gives their presence away before we see them.
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**Date Taken:** 2023:03:14 11:23

**Location:**

Tamarisk Grove
Borrego Springs, California
United States
1423.95 ft above sea level

**Camera Information:**
NIKON Z 9, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800

**File Name:** SaysPhoebe_Z9X1068_Anza-Borrego_TamariskGrove

© 2023 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com

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Verdin - Auriparus flaviceps — **Verdin**
*(Auriparus flaviceps)*

**Description:**
Verdins are like the desert version of the chickadee, and are beloved by birders in the American Southwest from San Diego to Texas.
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**Date Taken:** 2023:03:14 10:57

**Location:**

Tamarisk Grove
Borrego Springs, California
United States
1423.95 ft above sea level

**Camera Information:**
NIKON Z 9, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800

**File Name:** Verdin_Z9X0475_Anza-Borrego_TamariskGrove

© 2023 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com

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Long-Eared Owl - Asio otus — **Long-Eared Owl**
*(Asio otus)*

**Description:**
Tamarisk Grove in the Anza-Borrego State Park. San Diego County, California.
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**Date Taken:** 2011:03:12 12:07

**Location:**

Plum Canyon
Borrego Springs, California
United States
1404.27 ft above sea level

**Camera Information:**
NIKON D3X, 550 mm, f/9.0, 1/30

**File Name:** JCD6840-LongEaredOwl

© 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com

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Black-Chinned Hummingbird

Archilochus alexandri

Most hummingbirds migrate. Here in the Anza-Borrego desert, some of these tiniest birds find the region suitable year-round.

Black-Chinned Hummingbird

Archilochus alexandri

Most hummingbirds migrate. Here in the Anza-Borrego desert, some of these tiniest birds find the region suitable year-round.

Black-Chinned Hummingbird

Archilochus alexandri

Most hummingbirds migrate. Here in the Anza-Borrego desert, some of these tiniest birds find the region suitable year-round.

Black-Tailed Gnatcatcher

Polioptila melanura

The Anza-Borrego desert is a perfect region to meet Black-Tailed Gnatcatchers.

Black-Tailed Gnatcatcher

Polioptila melanura

The Anza-Borrego desert is a perfect region to meet Black-Tailed Gnatcatchers.

Black-Throated Gray Warbler

Setophaga nigrescens

Black-Throated Gray Warblers may not breed here in the Anza-Borrego desert, but pass through as they head further north to spawn their next generation.

Black-Throated Gray Warbler

Setophaga nigrescens

Black-Throated Gray Warblers may not breed here in the Anza-Borrego desert, but pass through as they head further north to spawn their next generation.

Black-Throated Gray Warbler

Setophaga nigrescens

Black-Throated Gray Warblers may not breed here in the Anza-Borrego desert, but pass through as they head further north to spawn their next generation.

Costa's Hummingbird

Calypte costae

Most hummingbirds migrate. Here in the Anza-Borrego desert, some of these tiniest birds find the region suitable year-round.

Costa's Hummingbird

Calypte costae

Most hummingbirds migrate. Here in the Anza-Borrego desert, some of these tiniest birds find the region suitable year-round.

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

It's unlikely that this Hermit Thrush will stay here in the Anza-Borrego for the summer, but its ‘snowbird’ lifestyle loves its time here in winters.

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

It's unlikely that this Hermit Thrush will stay here in the Anza-Borrego for the summer, but its ‘snowbird’ lifestyle loves its time here in winters.

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

It's unlikely that this Hermit Thrush will stay here in the Anza-Borrego for the summer, but its ‘snowbird’ lifestyle loves its time here in winters.

House Finch

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finches find the Anza-Borrego desert fits their lifestyle year-round.

Some of these Lesser Goldfinches may find the Anza-Borrego desert fits their lifestyle year-round, but many of these birds will make a short up-slope journey into the nearby mountains when the weather warms.

Lesser Goldfinch

Spinus psaltria

Lesser Goldfinch

Spinus psaltria

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

This Lincoln's Sparrow will soon be looking for a break in the cold weather to begin its long journey north for the spring-summer season.

Ruby-Crowned Kinglet

Regulus calendula

Ruby-Crowned Kinglets in southern California show up each winter. Always inquisitive, these birds in the Anza-Borrego desert will soon be looking for a break in the cold weather to begin their long journey north for the spring-summer season.

Ruby-Crowned Kinglet

Regulus calendula

Ruby-Crowned Kinglet

Regulus calendula

Always inquisitive, this Ruby-Crowned Kinglet in the Anza-Borrego desert has attracted the attention of an equally curious Black-Chinned Hummingbird.

Say's Phoebe

Sayornis saya

At home on the coast, in the mountain chaparral, or here in the desert, Say's Phoebes bring a charm to anywhere they call home. Their plaintiff song often gives their presence away before we see them.

Verdin

Auriparus flaviceps

Verdins are like the desert version of the chickadee, and are beloved by birders in the American Southwest from San Diego to Texas.

Long-Eared Owl

Asio otus

Tamarisk Grove in the Anza-Borrego State Park. San Diego County, California.

Long-Eared Owl

Asio otus

Tamarisk Grove in the Anza-Borrego State Park. San Diego County, California.

Verdin

Auriparus flaviceps

Tamarisk Grove is near the junction of Yaqui Pass Road and Highway 78 between Julian and the Salton Sea. Part of the Anza-Borrego State Park in San Diego County California USA 2010-05-06.

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