I thought I would try to get out one last post before getting ready for a short trip to Roswell, New Mexico, to visit Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge. I have been busy putting together my forthcoming book, so I haven’t got out to get some fresh photographs. That, I hope to accomplish in New Mexico next week.
I love the Canyon Towhees (Melozone fusca). They are rather plain in appearance until you take closer look. They have little rufous crowns, cinnamon undertail coverts, buffy throat, and overall a dull grayish brown. Put it all together and they are a little cutie. Here are three of my favorite images taken at San Angelo State Park.
Canyon Towhee
Canyon Towhee
Canyon Towhee
I hope you enjoy these photos. I will be out of town for a few days so my next post will probably be next weekend. But I will be thinking of you guys while basking in the 100 degree heat of southeastern New Mexico. I also hope to come back with some new images to show you, and also have some late additions to add to my book. The book is coming along nicely. Cross your eyes and knees that I have it out by late July.
Click on any image to see some nice enlargements.
Love the rusty color! We’re enjoying 100 degree temps too, but with 70% humidity… It’s hazy. Hope you enjoyed your trip! I’m a bit behind due to my funky acting computer. (:
Hey, Melissa, always great to hear from you. Just got back so watch for further details. 102 right now, but 11% humidity. I feel for you.
Have a great trip and I look forward to your stories and photos!
Thanks, David. stay tuned…..:-)
Hi there Bob. I haven’t commented for a bit, but I’ve still been popping in to see your wonderful birds. I love the 2nd picture here – puffed up birds are cuties. I hope you are having a really nice trip.
Hi Karen, always nice to hear from you, and I love your great comments.
Beautiful pics. I like the plain janes. Good luck in New Mexico. Looking forward to the photos you bring back.
Thank you very much, Northern. We had a great time in Mexico. Watch further posts.
Wonderful images of a lovely species Bob! Enjoy your trip.
Thanks, Mia. In the words of the former California governor, “ah’ll be bach”.
I love Canyon Towhees! Really nice photos Bob.
They are pretty little birds. Thanks, Linda.
Great pics….as usual!!
Hey, thanks, Rob, I appreciate it.
What a neat bird Bob – another one of yours that we don’t get around here. Reminds me a little of the Green-tailed Towhee with that rufous cap.
Thank you, Ron. I agree with you, they are very similar to the Green-tailed. If you see it in bad light, you have to look carefully to see which one it is.
Have a great/safe trip, Bob!
Thanks, Karen, I appreciate your thoughts.
Love the Tohee Family..wonderful photos..have a good trip..find some shade??? It fired here today and got what we call toasty at 7000 foot..89 degrees..feels like a 100..can’t wait for new photos..
Thanks, Syl. I appreciate you. Stay cool up there.
Have a good time in New Mexico, and we’ll be looking forward to your next post!
Thanks, Jerry, I hope to have some good stuff.
There are so many wonderful LBJ a/k/a LBB’s and many birders just spend a lifetime exploring just how interesting they are. These are lovely… Thanks for sharing a bird I’d never get to see.
LBJ = Little Brown Job
LBB = Little Brown Bird
Birders up here have a name for them…and I thought I’d let your readers know what I meant by the LBJ or the LBB… it was an afterthought.
Thanks, Merrill, for the entertaining comment.
Curiously interesting, Merrill. I am puzzled by the Little Brown Job, but I believe you.
They are little cuties Bob! Love the photos…cant wait to see what you get on your trip next week. Have fun!
Thank you, Anonymous, I appreciate your comments.
Have a great trip, Bob! Thanks for thinking of us. It’s only 11C here by the way, windy and raining! Just to make you feel better! Look forward to seeing your pics.
Thanks, Jo, but I think I’ll take the heat.
As always, I appreciate your comments. 
Very interesting blog and I really the job you did with the photos. Congrats!
Thank you very much, Barbara. I appreciate your nice comment.
Ahh, leaving the 106 degrees here for the balmy 100s in New Mexico? Hot is hot, but the scenery will be different—enjoy! The Towhee is cute. Thanks for the introduction to a different bird. Have a great time!
Thanks, Beth. Balmy 100s? Yeah, right:-) If I am going to be hot, I might as well be enjoyinging it. Thanks again for the comment.
Have a good trip Bob! Bring more beautiful pictures!
Thanks, H.J.