We waited for over two hours by the Salt River, hoping something would happen. Just when we started thinking about heading out, it did. Around 8 a.m., the river was quiet, the light still soft, and then – splash! A sudden, sharp impact broke the silence. We turned just in time to see an osprey rising…...

More than 20 years ago, we took our first steps toward a new life in the U.S. – from finding an immigration lawyer to receiving our Green Cards to settling into a new home. Today, we are proud to say that our journey has come full circle. How it all started We fell in love…...

Almost a year ago, Jackie and I witnessed the playful courtship of river otters - a quiet, graceful dance. Today was anything but quiet! From the moment I spotted them, the scene was pure chaos - splashes, sharp vocalizations, and frantic energy. The male persistently pursued the female, their movements a blur of agility and…...

The early mornings at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, AZ have been nothing short of magical. Over the past couple of weeks, we've had the pleasure of watching Anna’s and Costa’s hummingbirds gather around the cool, frigid water, creating a mesmerizing display of energy and elegance. These tiny birds, shimmering in the soft morning…...

Four months ago, Jackie won the advanced lottery for The Wave for Tuesday, October 29th. We invited our friend Mike T. to join us this time. The weather forecast for the week is favorable, except for some wind on Tuesday. We leave early on Sunday morning to stop at the Navajo Bridge at Marble Canyon,…...

Lately, I've had the pleasure of observing a group of four juvenile Cooper’s hawks. According to Wikipedia, the Cooper’s hawk (Accipiter cooperii) is a medium-sized hawk native to the North American continent and found from southern Canada to Mexico. Known for their agility and distinctive hunting skills, these raptors are skilled fliers that prefer wooded…...

Next Friday marks a year since my mom passed away unexpectedly on June 14th, 2023. As this day approaches, I've found myself reflecting on the past year and how much she meant to me. There hasn't been a day that I haven't missed her or thought about her.My mom was more than just a parent;…...