Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Pyrrhuloxia
Singing Curve-billed Thrasher
Next I made my way to the tiny town of Portal, where I birded the main quarter mile strip, and made my way up and down Cave Creek Canyon. Around the canyon I found lots of Mexican Jays*, a few Juniper Titmice*, my only Red-naped Sapsucker*, and my first of many Bridled Titmice*.
Banded Mexican Jay
Feeders were obviously the most productive spots to find hoards of birds, so Cave Creek Ranch's extensive feeder setup did not disappoint.
Curve-billed Thrasher
Everyone loved the Peanut Butter
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Arizona Woodpecker*
Acorn Woodpecker
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
My only Blue-throated Hummingbird* of the trip
My second and final Cactus Wren sighting of the trip
