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For the past several weeks, I’ve been visiting a quiet stretch of the Salt River in Mesa, Arizona - just 10 minutes from our home. It’s become something of a ritual: early mornings, camera in hand,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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