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…

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…

As usual on our way to Page we stop at the Navajo Bridge to see if there are any California Condors hanging out in the area.We are lucky to see more than a dozen birds…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…