Memorial Day 2009 192 trail Pinals

Bela and I went for a quick one this morning on the 192 trail off of the Pioneer Pass 112 Road. It was clear and still, and lush from the unusual week of rain last week. I didn't take my camera but I did bring my binocs and saw curved bill thrashers, a western tanager, chaparral honeysuckle in flower, and what I think was a black-headed grosbeak. Birds are really tough to see in heavy chaparral and are best enjoyed by song alone.