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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…