So, I hike two miles uphill under the hot sun to get some photos of the
unusual Rock Wren. After reaching the spot, I park myself on some boulders
and plan to just sit and wait. Fifteen minutes in, I see some interesting
birds, a juvenile Townsend's Solitaire, Western Bluebirds, and
It was pointed out to me that the size difference between Rock and Cactus
is considerable and should be obvious especially if they were seen
together. The bird I saw was only slightly larger than the Rock Wrens
nearby. Also, the length of the tail beyond the primary extension seems to
be
The bird was located on the Power Line Trail approximately 2 miles up from
the lower Valley Loop Trail. Its just below Mahony(sp?) park. I marked the
right side of the trail with an X made of pine cones and on the left side I
placed a small rock cairn atop a small boulder.
David Wade
Ft
