Photo: Chris West

After the excitement of the ABA Area’s first Gray-collared Becard, an immature male discovered two weeks ago in Arizona’s Chiricahua Mountains, another was reported this morning from Sunny Flats Campground in the same range.

This second bird is reported as an adult male. Now if only a female or two would venture north of the border….

Both becards have proved themselves skulky and inconspicuous. Visiting birders intent on seeing one or the other of these great birds might wish to engage a local guide; you can visit AZ-Birding.com to request a reservation on line.