Dusky Grouse is an uncommon permanent resident in the White Mountains of Arizona as well as further north in the state. Although spring is the best time to see a displaying male, late summer is sometimes not too late as evidenced by this individual photographed at Big Lake in the White Mountains on August 13, 2005. I've also seen males displaying in September.

Although a common bird in the east, Gray Catbird has a very limited range in Arizona. In southeast Arizona they are no more than casual. Most breeding records are from riparian areas on the Little Colorado River in and just north of the White Mountains in Apache County. This individual posed nicely at South Fork in the White Mountains on August 17, 2007.

You may be surprised to learn that Pinyon Jay is perhaps the most abundant jay in Arizona. However, their range is restricted to the northern and central parts of the state. Pinyon Jays are most easily found outside of the breeding season when they congregate in large, noisy flocks. Even then they can be difficult to find due to their wandering behavior. This individual was photographed at Sipe Wildlife Area in the White Mountains of Arizona on April 24, 2006.

American Dipper is an uncommon and local resident in central and northern Arizona with most breeding records coming from the White Mountains. Dippers have also been confirmed nesting in southeast Arizona (Pinaleņo Mountains) and they are a rare winter visitor in the southeast, mostly along streams in the mountain canyons. This juvenile was photographed near Diamond Rock on the East Fork of the Black River in the White Mountains on June 8, 2004.