It’s chilly at dawn in the desert, even though blazing heat will arrive before midday. To the east, stark outlines of cactus and thorny trees stand against the growing light. And on all sides, the air ...

In southeastern Arizona, birdwatchers are spoiled in the most delightful way. Step into a mesquite bosque at dawn, pause beside a prickly pear thicket or simply glance toward the bird feeder while ...