[redcliffs] Red Cliffs RA 03/14/08

[Rick Fridell]

Hello,

Yesterday afternoon (3/14) Quinn and I sent for a stroll around the
campground loop at Red Cliffs Recreation Area (Washington Co.).  The
highlight was an adult male Anna's Hummingbird.  It appears to be on
territory and usually sits on a Desert Almond on the left (south) side of
the road just past the second speed bump from the entrance kiosk area. Also
present were a neat assemblage of  birds including Western Scrub-Jay,
Black-capped Chickadee, Mountain Chickadee, Verdin, Brown Creeper, Bewick's
Wren, Golden-crowned Kinglet, and Ruby-crowned Kinglet.

Also, Red-breasted Mergansers are also passing through with small flocks at
both Quail Creek and Sand Hollow State Parks.


Enjoy the spring,

Rick Fridell
Hurricane, UT