Jaeger′s Blog

Odometer: 27,230 It's time to say goodbye to Las Cruces and hit the road again. The Motel owner advises us…...

The beauty of solitude is when our minds start to let go of the everyday tasks and surrender themselves to the present moment. That is when we start to see everything in a new perspective.

We invite you to read our blog and enjoy our pictures documenting our journey through life.

Coyotes: Familiar Faces at Water Ranch
Apr 22, 2026 / 2 days agoNews
At the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, water is carefully managed through a series of settling ponds - an engineered landscape that has become a refuge for wildlife over the years. Some ponds sit nearly…
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The Aliens Are Back – A Spring Encounter
Apr 13, 2026 / 2 weeks agoNews
Every year around this time, I start watching the ground a little more closely - and right on cue, they return. The “aliens” of the desert are back. Digger bees, often from the genus Anthophora, are…
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This Time of the Year: Fluff Balls in the Wild
Apr 2, 2026 / 3 weeks agoNews
At this time of year, a few miles from our home, several great horned owls are raising their young. It’s incredible to see how quickly these tiny, downy chicks grow – in what feels like…
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A Rare Backyard Visitor
Mar 13, 2026 / 1 month agoNews
After a morning shoot along the Salt River photographing otters and wild horses, I came home to a pretty unusual visitor in our backyard - a Gila monster. Gila monsters are one of the most…
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Morning at the Lower Salt River
Feb 26, 2026 / 2 months agoNews
I was out at the Lower Salt River early this morning, and it turned into one of those days where everything just came together. The highlight was definitely the otters. For about an hour I mostly just…
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Spring Activity: American Kestrels
Feb 14, 2026 / 2 months agoNews
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been spending time at one of Tempe’s quiet urban oases, Evelyn Hallman Park, and I’ve been rewarded with something special: two pairs of American kestrels in active breeding activity.…
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A Quiet Dawn of Hope – Happy Holidays
Dec 24, 2025 / 4 months agoNews
As 2025 soon comes to a close, we want to thank you all for visiting our site throughout the year. Your support - whether through a quick visit on our website or a kind message…
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