Rock wren??

[Richard Larsen]

On recent trip to southern Arizona - Sierra Vista San Pedro House area - I saw this bird in the bushes.  I am guessing Rock Wren, but I am no expert.  The bill seems to be more curved than most Rock Wren photos.  Any help would be appreciated.  Thanks.  Rich

[Aidan B]

This is House. Smaller, browner, and you tend to find Rock Wrens around lots of rocks and few bushes. 

[IKLland]

2 hours ago, Aidan B said:

This is House. Smaller, browner, and you tend to find Rock Wrens around lots of rocks and few bushes. 

Agreed

[Charlie Spencer]

2 hours ago, Richard Larsen said:

On recent trip to southern Arizona - Sierra Vista San Pedro House area

If you were there primarily for birding, was it a worthwhile trip?

I was at Ft. Huachuca decades ago for several months but I wasn't into birding then.  I regret missing the opportunity.

[BigOly]

Ft. Huachuca is a FANTASTIC area to bird.  15 years or so ago I shot my first Greater Pewee, Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher, Northern Pygmy Owl, Northern Tufted Flycatcher and others in one day's birding.

[Richard Larsen]

My wife and I were in SE Arizona for a mix of hiking, birding, and getting away from the November cold and clouds in Vermont.  We did the same last year, same time.  We are not expert birders, and not locals, and only there in November, so we can't give the best advice.  eBird Hotspots show two San Pedro areas, and the Sierra Vista EOP as 250+ species areas, and a bunch of 200+ species areas.  Seems you need some sort of authorization to get into the EOP.  We liked Ash Canyon Bird Sanctuary as well - many active feeders there when we went.  We just go to the eBird Hotspots.