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I knew I'd have some time to myself (for bird watching) when I visited my son and his wife in Las Vegas this past May, so I brought along my Nikon P900. I'm glad I did; I was pretty excited about my discoveries! Come along with me as I take you through my desert bird encounters.   Western Wood-Pewee This smart little flycatcher put on quite a show for me as he flew to-and-fro, snatching flying insects in midair.   Great-tailed Grackle These big, beautiful, iridescent black birds are not shy in the least, and they made their presence known to me immediately. My son dislikes them [...]