Sunday, March 7, 2010

Sweetwater Wetlands, Tucson, AZ

Howdee all,

If the birds aren't around in other areas of Tucson…just go to

Sweetwater Wetlands, water treatment facility

Birding Hot Spot..

Where Cinnamon teal hang out with American Widgeons

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Turtles and ducks share spaces..Sweetwater wetlands_011Where small rock islands are favorite sleeping spots..Sweetwater wetlands_007A Serene setting ..  nice place to walk, sit,and just take it all in…Sweetwater wetlands_050

Yellow headed blackbirds..hide out in the reeds..and if you are lucky they will show themselves…Sweetwater wetlands_073

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Plenty of Coot here…Sweetwater wetlands_047and  Ruddy ducksSweetwater wetlands_076One of my favorites…Pied billed Grebe Sweetwater wetlands_039Sweetwater wetlands_065

There are many more birds here…

Jeff and I enjoyed the few times we had at Sweetwater…always lots of birdie action.

So, If you are birding the Tucson area..

Make sure you check out this Bird hotspot.

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