Captured digitally that is. When I posted earlier
requesting help in locating a photogenic Pileated
Woodpecker, I received a number of responses and I
planned to go exploring this weekend. The
combination of sunshine and great directions from
Jane Hadley about her Pileated sighting this a.m.
at Seward Park got me out there this afternoon.
And ta-da - I was able to get a "reasonable"
picture of the woodpecker at a spot fairly close
to where Jane had seen it this morning. Thank you
to Jane and to all who responded.

Also at the Park was a spectacular male Western
Tanager that was pointed out to me by a woman
strolling with her dog and summoned me when she
saw I had a camera and binoculars. She thought it
might have been a canary and was very appreciative
of the ID and information about the bird. It was
also gratifying to show the bird and tell the
story to a number of other walkers who came by.
The bird was extremely cooperative and the picture
in great light was terrific. It was also
gratifying to show another walker an Anna's
hummingbird. He had not seen a hummingbird since
relocating here from the East many years ago where
he had fond memories of hummingbirds. He got a
Birding 101 lesson about Ruby Throated vs. Anna's
and was very pleased to now know that there are
more than a dozen species of hummers that can be
seen (with diligence) in Arizona. There were many
hummers at the Park. I saw at least a half dozen
and heard many more.

Other highlights were dozens of Wilson's Warblers,
a Common Yellowthroat, Orange Crowned Warblers, a
Black Capped and a Chestnut Backed chickadee on
the same branch, a Bushtit at its penduline nest
and another Pileated heard drumming and calling
but too deep in the forest to see. And best of
all was a bright yellow SUN!!