Vermillion Flycatcher - V

And, finally the less colorful, but still fun to watch female Vermillion Flycatcher. This photo was taken in Tanque Verde Wash not far from our house:

Vermillion Flycatcher - Female

Vermillion Flycatcher - IV

And, another Vermillion Flycatcher, this time from Agua Caliente, yet another municipal park here in Tucson:

Vermillion Flycatcher - Male

Vermillion Flycatcher - III

And here is a Vermillion Flycatcher photo taken at Fort Lowell Park, another municipal park here in Tucson. I love the composition, with the little red bird sitting on the edge of the sign:

Vermillion Flycatcher - Male

Vermillion Flycatcher - II

This photo was taken at Lakeside Park, a municipal park here in Tucson:

Vermillion Flycatcher - Male

Vermillion Flycatcher - I

One of the most beautiful birds is the Vermillion Flycatcher. They are found in Mexico, and the southernmost parts of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. While not abundant, they are relatively easy to find. Birders from other parts of the US (and World) come to Southern Arizona and this is one of their "target" birds.

Here is the first of several "5" Star Vermillion Flycatcher Photos:

Vermillion Flycatcher - Male

Varied Bunting

Next up: the Varied Bunting. A very colorful bird that we occasionally find here in Southern Arizona:

Varied Bunting

Two Tailed Swallowtail

Continuing with my alphabetical series on my "5" Star Photos we come to the Two Tailed Swallowtail. 

I was hiking in Huachuca Canyon, Huachuca Mountains, Arizona when I came across a small stream with hundreds of Two Tailed Swallowtail butterflies. I was able to get many good photos. Here's the one I like best:

Two Tailed Swallowtail