August 11, 2022
I’ve struggled the past month trying to come up with words to convey the excitement these birds evoke in me. Like trying to explain the magnitude of feeling you have for someone you love, maybe words aren’t necessary.
Many of the birds below have widespread ranges in Mexico, Central America, and South America, just barely reaching the US. With utmost gratitude and admiration, I present the birds of Santa Rita Lodge in Madera Canyon, Arizona.
Gone Birdin’ has yet to showcase any insects, but I figured a White-lined Sphinx would fit the bill. They look like hummingbirds, act like hummingbirds, and are just as handsome.
Their nickname Hummingbird Moth makes perfect sense.
Santa Rita Lodge sits tucked away inside a canyon in Tucson, Arizona. The property’s design is bird-centric and attracts an assortment of wild birds from hummingbirds to woodpeckers— even wild turkeys. As the name implies, it is in fact a lodge where guests can indulge in a birdy retreat. However, the public is also welcome year-around free of charge.
Happy birding, friends.
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