Sorry to hear that. Kathleen! You live in a beautiful place, that’s for sure. I was only there for a few days many years ago. We are taking the kids to Quebec city this summer.

Thank you gconn! I love that shot too. :-)

Thanks Randy!

Great Tom ! When are you going back? Herping? Or birding?

@@SparkyStensaas I would love to sneak a trip in early next month. Mostly herping, but also a little birding, particularly want to find and photograph Montezuma, Gambel's, and/or Scaled Quail. And also Inca Doves and Ground Doves. As far as herps go, I want to do red and blue phase Speckled Rattlesnakes again ... I have photographed them before, but could do better than I did with more time. I also have been hearing rumors that there is a whiteish color phase of Black-tailed Rattlesnakes around the Wilcox area, and I would love to search for them. And I still need to roam the open low desert at night and find my liver Sonoran Shovel-nosed Snake. And get better photos of Western Banded Geckos and more photos of Sidewinders. And, thanks to you, I am now aware of the Chiricahua Desert Museum, and I am a huge fan of art and a huge fan of herps, so that is a must visit now that I learned of its existence. So many specific targets on my list I don't know how to fit them all in to a two week venture!

Wow, Roger! You did fantastic in Arizona! Very jealous of your Berryline Hummingbird :-)

I like that better than “Jose Maria”! I will use that next time :-)

Great to hear, Robert!

Hi Winston!… And Bo! Glad you got to see the video. And thanks for your hospitality when I was there. I will definitely be back in the next couple years. Take care and enjoy Paradise :-)

Thanks so much! More videos coming!

So sorry to hear that Winton! Bo was an energetic greeter to your feeders in Paradise. He will be missed!

Can’t be a very long drive for you guys, is it?

@@SparkyStensaas Just a day trip - well, a few anyway. :)

Hi Scott, I was there many years ago when it was still Mary Jo’s B&B. I think we were there for a White-eared Hummingbird. I Remember that there were forest fires on the hillsides and helicopters dumping water. I’d like to go back now that it’s a sanctuary. Thanks for the tip!

Thanks for the “stellar” comment Al! :)

Have a great trip!

@@SparkyStensaas thanks, I will!

Thx Jay!

Thanks Pat! It is a must-bird area….especially good in July-Sept.

Mucho gracias!

Thank you Ivan! Yes, Bo and his owner Winston were great hosts.

@@SparkyStensaas yes, i saw Bo and hoy excited he is ok do had to message , area is amazing birding, i saw the eared quetzals there in 2020

Great! Did you get some lifers?

@@SparkyStensaas yes, we did. The best was the elegant trogon! We gotta get back there!

Thanks Thomas! I hope to get back to Florida soon as well.

Ha! My usual… I Just bring a cooler of sandwich, fixings and pop. I just buy groceries every few days.

Hi Stephanie! Thank you for your kind words! I use the canon R5 with the Canon 100 to 500 mm RF lens. It is a great lightweight combo that I can hand hold. I have never been able to afford a 500/f4 or 600/f4 but those are very heavy and tough to hand hold. Are you also a bird photographer? Are you looking to upgrade your kit? Let me know if you have any questions take care.