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The beauty of solitude is when our minds start to let go of the everyday tasks and surrender themselves to the present moment. That is when we start to see everything in a new perspective.

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1. Capturing the Charm of Juvenile Cooper’s Hawks

   Jul 5, 2024 / 2 years agoNews

   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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2. Remembering Mom: A Year Without You

   Jun 11, 2024 / 2 years agoNews

   Next Friday marks a year since my mom passed away unexpectedly on June 14th, 2023. As this day approaches, I've found myself reflecting on the past year and how much she meant to me. There…

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3. The Least Bitterns Return: New Life at the Gilbert Water Preserve

   May 24, 2024 / 2 years agoNews

   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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4. Exploring Arizona’s Crested Caracara Habitat

   May 7, 2024 / 2 years agoNews

   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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5. The Playful Romance of River Otters

   Feb 22, 2024 / 2 years agoNews

   In the serene landscapes of rivers and waterways, a charming dance of nature unfolds as river otters engage in their delightful mating rituals. For the first time ever Jackie and I were able to witness…

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6. Yearly visitors – White-faced Ibis

   Feb 6, 2024 / 2 years agoNews

   Arizona's vast and diverse landscapes are not just a haven for adventurers and nature enthusiasts; they are also home to a myriad of fascinating bird species. Among these avian treasures is the striking White-faced Ibis…

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7. Rare encounter – Coatimundis

   Dec 28, 2023 / 2 years agoNews

   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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