Rare encounter – Coatimundis
I recently learned about a population of Coatis at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum – the oldest and largest botanical garden in Arizona. While we have been living in the United States since 2009, I only…
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Coyote encounter at the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, Gilbert, AZ
Coyotes (Canis latrans) play a vital role in Arizona's diverse ecosystems, adapting seamlessly to the state's arid and varied landscapes. Commonly found throughout the region, these highly adaptable canids are known for their intelligence and…
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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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Visiting Marble Canyon, AZ – California Condors
As we have done on our past trips to Page, we stop at the Navajo Bridge to see if there are any Condors.It’s late morning when we get there and we learn that there is…
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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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