Paton's Backyard, Patagonia, Arizona

Paton's Backyard, Patagonia, Arizona - July 11th to 13th

Northern Cardinal #46 - The Paton's backyard feeders are famous among birdwatchers...here a male Northern Cardinal visits...
Northern Cardinal #48 - ...while this female looks like she needs a haircut!
Inca Dove #20 - Inca Doves quietly walk around under the feeders...
Lesser Goldfinch #30 - ...flocks of Lesser Goldfinches enjoy a sunflower seed feeder...
Blue Grosbeak #13 - ...Blue Grosbeaks are plentiful...
Gambel's Quail #29 - ...Gambel's Quail bring their young to feed...
Abert's Towhee #1 - ...and even the shy Abert's Towhee makes an appearance...but...
Black-chinned Hummingbird #17 - ...the yard is famous for its Hummingbirds...here a male Black-chinned...
Black-chinned Hummingbird #18 - ...who is not pleased about sharing his feeder with a Queen butterfly...
Black-chinned Hummingbird #19 - ...not pleased at all!
Broad-billed Hummingbird #48 - The most common Hummingbird is the Broad-billed...here a male perches near the feeders...
Costa's Hummingbird #14 - ...while a male Costa's enjoys a drink nearby...
Rufous Hummingbird #15 - ...and a young Rufous Hummingbird waits his turn.
Violet-crowned Hummingbird #14 - The real star of the show is this Violet-crowned Hummingbird...
Violet-crowned Hummingbird #17 - ...which enjoys a meal whenever it likes, since it is a little bigger than all the other Hummingbirds!
Arizona Cotton Rat #1 - Enjoying the seeds dropped from the feeders. Comments on the ID are welcome.