Dead Horse Ranch SP 4.29.20 (Part 1)
As an amateur birder... I've never really had the chance to witness the big boom of spring migration. It's a common thing that most birders want to witness. The bright yellow pop of warblers, the return of breeders, and the goodbye to wintering birds. Well, this is why I decided to head to one of my favorite spots, Dead Horse Ranch State Park. It's not to far from the heart of Arizona, it's about an hour and a half drive from where I live. It's located in Cottonwood, here's the address for any of you wondering: 675 Dead Horse Ranch Rd, Cottonwood, AZ 86326. Anyways this place is special. Why, because it incorporates access to the Verde River. And if you're an arizona birder, you know what that means. The Verde River itself is one of the few remaining rivers in Arizona that has natural willows and riparian areas surrounding it, which means birds galore. In spring migration, it is common to have a 10 warbler day. Lucy's warbler, Wilson's warbler, yello...