This Time of the Year: Fluff Balls in the Wild
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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Morning at the Lower Salt River
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…Read MoreGreat Horned Owls in an Unexpected Place
Right in the flight path of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, with planes overhead and trains passing by, there’s a small pond where I’ve been visiting a family of great horned owls. I only learned about…Read MoreSnowy Egrets – Grace in the Shallows
This morning at the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch in Gilbert, AZ, I had the chance to witness a small spectacle of nature – a group of snowy egrets working the shrinking ponds, chasing after…Read MoreChasing Lesser Nighthawks
The past few mornings, I’ve been out at the Salt River trying to photograph Lesser Nighthawks. It’s been equal parts fascinating and frustrating .They start showing up as the sun warms the air - just…Read MoreA Two-Hour Wait for a Moment of Magic: The Osprey’s Dive
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…Read MoreDesert Oasis: Watching Hummingbirds Enjoy the Morning Waters
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…Read MoreThe Least Bitterns Return: New Life at the Gilbert Water Preserve
Like many years before, the world’s tiniest herons, the Least Bittern have chosen the Gilbert Water Preserve to have their chicks this summer. Adapted uniquely for marsh life, this elusive bird and its charming chicks…Read MoreExploring Arizona’s Crested Caracara Habitat
Arizona's wilderness harbors hidden marvels, among them the Southern Crested Caracara (Caracara plancus), a majestic raptor adding an aura of mystery to the desert landscape. Its remarkable adaptability is evident in its presence from the…Read More
