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About 10 miles north of the southern border sits the town of Sierra Vista. That town is home to US Army base Fort Huachuca. To the benefit and gratitude of all nature lovers in the area, the Fort has generously allowed visitors access to the rugged mountains that anchor the far side of its land. It is in this sequestered corner of the Huachuca Mountains where a person can regularly hear the distinct barking calls of one of the six resident Elegant Trogons mixed with the haunting cry of the nesting Gray Hawks.

With that exceptional melody as our backdrop, we carefully traveled up the beaten primitive access road on our way to the top parking area. Along the way, this stunning Painted Redstart flitted from a treetop into our view. It was not a moment we could pass up. Stopping quickly, we exited the car with our cameras in tow to capture the scene for posterity.

In this unique outpost of the southern Arizona high desert, we may not have the vast diversity of warblers that they get in more temperate climes, but those we do get are every bit as stunning. I am blessed to have the honor to share that beauty.

I remain His scribe.

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Shot date: May 28, 2019
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
¹⁄₁₀₀₀ sec at f/8.0 Bias:⅓ EV
Lens: EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM
ISO: 3200