A Heartbroken Goodbye
Today, my world shattered when I received the phone call nobody ever wants to get when living far away from home. My mom, my closest friend, passed away at the age of 86. A deep…
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Spring blooming at Peridot Mesa, AZ
Peridot Mesa is situated on the traditional lands of the Apache tribe in Gila County, Arizona, (1.5 hours east of where we live). The tribe has a rich history in the area, dating back thousands of…
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Spring blooming at Horseshoe Lake, AZ
This year we are lucky and the preconditions for a lovely spring bloom have been met and the area around Horseshoe Dam burst into life with a colorful display of wildflowers, creating a stunning natural…
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Snow in the desert
Winter in the Arizona desert is usually mild, with comfortable daytime temperatures and cool nights and snow is only common in the northern and central parts of the state, particularly in the higher elevations, such…
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Head-butting bighorn sheep
Bighorn sheep are a species of wild sheep that are known for their impressive physical abilities and unique behavior. One of their most notable behaviors besides jumping is the "bighorn sheep bumping heads," or more scientifically known…
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Early morning bath
Early in the morning, when the sun is just starting to rise, a small Costa's Hummingbird flits down to a shallow puddle of water. It dips its tiny feet into the cool, clear liquid, and…
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Jumping bighorn sheep
Bighorn sheep, also known as Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, are known for their impressive jumping ability. They are able to jump up to 15 feet in a single bound, which allows them to navigate steep…
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Desert bighorn sheep
About three weeks ago I discovered a female bighorn sheep (ewe) with her baby and I have been watching them almost daily - it is absolutely fascinating to witness the fast progress of this little…
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Cedar waxwings
A few years ago we ran into a flock of a small beautiful migratory bird at the Salt River - we immediately fell in love with them - this year they are finally back in…
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