The 2020 fall season (1 August-30 November) was particularly noteworthy in Arizona for the substantial number of rare birds reported and the unusually high totals for some migrants. Most were passerines, particularly warblers, finches, and sparrows (Jenness 2021). This article will contrast those highlights with reports from the same period in 2021 and note exceptional sightings for 2021. Reports are from eBird unless otherwise noted.

Long-tailed Jaeger
Long-tailed Jaeger, adult (back) and immature (front). Photo by Chris McCreedy.