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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Burrowing owls and white-faced ibis
Yesterday a friend of ours went to Buckeye to find the borrowing owls and she came home with pictures of huge flocks of Ibis. We took the chance and drove out to Buckeye this morning. We…
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Abundant beauty while escaping the heat
Last week Marco was up in Heber-Overgaard, AZ with a friend and came home raving about how beautiful it was. So, we keep watching the weather forecast and find that Monday would be perfect, sunny…
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Another visit to Marble Canyon, AZ
On our way to another adventure around Page, AZ we passed by the Navajo Bridge again on Sunday. It’s been the 3rd time since November last year and every time we got a different view…
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California Condors – Update
Another trip to Page, AZ means another stop at Navajo Bridge to check in on the California Condors. This time we see 4 or 5 birds sunbathing and flying. A perfect opportunity for Marco to…
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California Condors
On our way to Page, AZ, we take a detour to the Navajo Bridge in Marble Canyon to check whether we can see some California Condors.We have been at the bridge before but didn’t know…
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Critters after the rain
This year's monsoon in Arizona has been wonderful for plants and critters. The great plant growth allowed for successful reproduction and survivorship of white-lined Sphinx moths (family Sphingidae) also called hawk moth or hummingbird moth…
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