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# For The Birders

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- [Blog](https://www.forthebirders.com/blog/) - Blog of For The Birders
- [Feathered Friends - Summer Tanager](https://www.forthebirders.com/feathered-friends-summer-tanager/) - When you see the beautiful rosy-red plumage of the first male Summer Tanager of the year, you know two things. First: that spring is finally here and second: that you are in high quality cottonwood and willow riparian habitat. This handsome species is closely associated with this habitat in the Southwest and will nest along When you see the beautiful rosy-red plumage of the first male Summer Tanager of the year, you know two things. First: that spring is finally here and second: that you are in high quality cottonwood and willow riparian habitat. This handsome species is closely associated with this habitat in the Southwest and will nest along
- [Sounds of Southeast Arizona](https://www.forthebirders.com/sounds-of-southeast-arizona/) - 1) Sandhill Cranes in Willcox at Cochise lakes – Download herehttps://www.forthebirders.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Sandhill-Cranes_Cochise-Lakes_01-30-19_5-minutes_lower-quality.mp3 2) Sandhill Cranes in Willcox at Cochise lakes – higher quality – Download herehttps://www.forthebirders.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Sandhill-Cranes_Cochise-Lakes_01-30-19_5-minutes.mp3 3) Sandhill Cranes in Willcox – 40 minutes long at 32kbpshttps://www.forthebirders.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Sandhill-Cranes_40-minutes_32kbps.mp3 1) Sandhill Cranes in Willcox at Cochise lakes – Download herehttps://www.forthebirders.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Sandhill-Cranes_Cochise-Lakes_01-30-19_5-minutes_lower-quality.mp3 2) Sandhill Cranes in Willcox at Cochise lakes – higher quality – Download herehttps://www.forthebirders.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Sandhill-Cranes_Cochise-Lakes_01-30-19_5-minutes.mp3 3) Sandhill Cranes in Willcox – 40 minutes long at 32kbpshttps://www.forthebirders.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Sandhill-Cranes_40-minutes_32kbps.mp3
- [Feathered Friends - Pyrrhuloxia](https://www.forthebirders.com/feathered-friends-pyrrhuloxia/) - This story originally appeared in the Jan-March 2014 issue of the Vermilion Flycatcher, the quarterly magazine of Tucson Audubon. This amazing desert-adapted bird can be a source of confusion for beginning birders. The male of this species is often mistaken for a female cardinal— and quite understandably, as they are very closely related. Once you know This story originally appeared in the Jan-March 2014 issue of the Vermilion Flycatcher, the quarterly magazine of Tucson Audubon. This amazing desert-adapted bird can be a source of confusion for beginning birders. The male of this species is often mistaken for a female cardinal— and quite understandably, as they are very closely related. Once you know
- [Feathered Friends - Anna's Hummingbird](https://www.forthebirders.com/feathered-friends-annas-hummingbird/) - Any hummingbird feeder hung in urban Tucson probably has a resident Anna’s Hummingbird defending it from all intruders. This beautiful and rather large hummer is a common sight in back yards all over the city and the male’s striking rosy-pink flashing head plumage makes it a compelling reason to keep your feeders full of nectar. Any hummingbird feeder hung in urban Tucson probably has a resident Anna’s Hummingbird defending it from all intruders. This beautiful and rather large hummer is a common sight in back yards all over the city and the male’s striking rosy-pink flashing head plumage makes it a compelling reason to keep your feeders full of nectar.
- [Birds on the Move!](https://www.forthebirders.com/birds-on-the-move/) - Fall Migration in Arizona and the importance of Important Bird Areas The migration of large numbers of birds through Arizona, spring and fall, is one of nature’s most breathtaking spectacles. As a concept, it seems simple enough. As the year wanes, the weather turns frosty and food becomes much more difficult to find. To survive, Fall Migration in Arizona and the importance of Important Bird Areas The migration of large numbers of birds through Arizona, spring and fall, is one of nature’s most breathtaking spectacles. As a concept, it seems simple enough. As the year wanes, the weather turns frosty and food becomes much more difficult to find. To survive,
- [Not Just Passing Through](https://www.forthebirders.com/not-just-passing-through/) - A Wilson’s Warbler’s Journey Through Southern Arizona This article by Jennie MacFarland originally appeared in the April-June 2014 issue of the Vermilion Flycatcher, the quarterly magazine of the Tucson Audubon Society. As a birder in southern Arizona, it is always a treat to see a Wilson’s Warbler. The appearance of this species in our region A Wilson’s Warbler’s Journey Through Southern Arizona This article by Jennie MacFarland originally appeared in the April-June 2014 issue of the Vermilion Flycatcher, the quarterly magazine of the Tucson Audubon Society. As a birder in southern Arizona, it is always a treat to see a Wilson’s Warbler. The appearance of this species in our region
- [August Is Awesome in Arizona for Hummingbirds](https://www.forthebirders.com/arizona-is-awesome-in-august-for-hummingbirds/) - You most likely have heard that Arizona is a special place for Hummingbirds. Both the numbers and diversity of hummingbirds peak in Southeastern Arizona in August and this is just one more reason that Arizona is awesome in August! On this surface this seems rather odd. Why would hummingbirds be most abundant when it is You most likely have heard that Arizona is a special place for Hummingbirds. Both the numbers and diversity of hummingbirds peak in Southeastern Arizona in August and this is just one more reason that Arizona is awesome in August! On this surface this seems rather odd. Why would hummingbirds be most abundant when it is
- [Feathered Friends - Green-tailed Towhee](https://www.forthebirders.com/feathered-friends-green-tailed-towhee/) - This article originally appeared in the October-December 2014 Vermilion Flycatcher, the quarterly magazine of Tucson Audubon. As the weather cools in Tucson listen for the distinctive cat-like “mew” call of a Green-tailed Towhee that has come to stay through the winter months. This very attractive bird has a striking white and black striped face and This article originally appeared in the October-December 2014 Vermilion Flycatcher, the quarterly magazine of Tucson Audubon. As the weather cools in Tucson listen for the distinctive cat-like “mew” call of a Green-tailed Towhee that has come to stay through the winter months. This very attractive bird has a striking white and black striped face and
- [Feathered Friends - Phainopepla](https://www.forthebirders.com/feathered-friends-phainopepla/) - This bird’s questioning “wurp?” call is a common sound in desert habitat in and around Tucson. With the male’s handsome glossy black plumage, flashing white wing patches and ragged crest this bird often described as a ‘black cardinal with a red eye.’ The female is similarly attired but in a matte slate gray that is This bird’s questioning “wurp?” call is a common sound in desert habitat in and around Tucson. With the male’s handsome glossy black plumage, flashing white wing patches and ragged crest this bird often described as a ‘black cardinal with a red eye.’ The female is similarly attired but in a matte slate gray that is

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.forthebirders.com/) - For The Birders Birding can be for everyone! About Birding Why You Should Try Birding Birding is the fastest growing outdoor activity. And for good reason! Birding has a lot to offer including:Community:Developing Skills and mental exercise I offer Birding Guiding Services in Southeast Arizona. Information on how to bird and articles about why birding is fun and challenging.
- [Birding Guide Services](https://www.forthebirders.com/birding-guide-services/) - Hello! I’m Jennie MacFarland and I do offer my services as a birding guide for hire in Southeast Arizona. I am mostly based in Tucson, AZ but am sometimes in Rio Rico, AZ so am very familiar with all the birding sites and birds of Southeast Arizona. As a full time employee of Tucson Audubon my time is
- [And Then I Saw It.... Tales from the Birding World](https://www.forthebirders.com/and-then-i-saw-it-tales-from-the-birding-world/) - Then I saw It... Supporting Subheading This Can Be Secondary HeadingLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud. Service OneLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consec tetur adipis cing elit. Service TwoLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consec tetur
- [Then I Saw It... Form](https://www.forthebirders.com/and-then-i-saw-it-tales-from-the-birding-world/then-i-saw-it-submit/) - Talk with any birder long enough and a story about an amazing bird sighting they’ve had recently or long ago. These stories almost always have a dramatic pause and then something like the phrase “and then I saw it…” and it becomes a story of victory against all odds. These are special stories and I
- [Birding in SE Arizona](https://www.forthebirders.com/birding-in-se-arizona/) - Southeast Arizona is an amazing place for birding Birding in Southeast Arizona Where to See Birds Tell your visitor how your service can improve their life. Connect with the problem that they’re trying to solve and address any objections you think they might have. What is the biggest benefit your customer will get from this?
- [About](https://www.forthebirders.com/about-2/) - About For The Birders For the Birders is here to share information about birding and specificially birding info and habitats of Southeast Arizona. Jennie MacFarland works at Tucson Audubon Society and lives in Tucson, Arizona. Jennie has been interested in nature from a very young age and in birds in particular since elementary school. When
- [Appearances and Mentions](https://www.forthebirders.com/about-2/appearances-and-mentions/) - Appearances and Mentions Articles, Interviews, online talks and more. Leica Stories: An Interview with Jennie MacFarland: Link This is Tucson: 7 Things to know about hummingbirds – Tucson’s fiercest and fastest residents Link
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- [About](https://www.forthebirders.com/about/) - Jennie MacFarland works at Tucson Audubon Society and lives in Tucson, Arizona. Jennie has been interested in nature from a very young age and in birds in particular since elementary school. When she put on her first pair of glasses in second grade and looked out the window and for the first time saw the
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- [Guiding Fees](https://www.forthebirders.com/birding-guide-services/guiding-fees/) - Many thanks for visiting! I’d be delighted to be your birding guide in southeast Arizona. I offer half day (Tucson area only and possibly Rio Rico area - inquire), full day and multiple day birding guide services in SE Arizona. Please see my calendar for availability, then contact me to make a booking. A $50
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- [For the Birders](https://www.forthebirders.com/home/) - Birding is a quickly growing activity for a good reason. Going outside and looking at birds is fun but it is also challenging and often very social and a great way to meet very kind and interesting people. There are also those that find deep meaning in going out into nature alone and observing birds
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