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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…