~Curve-billed Thrasher

December 17, 2022 Sheila Leave a comment

~~Picacho Peak State Park, AZ

Note the orange Iris and long curved bill.

Start your day, like this Curve-billed, in a contemplative mood.

It just struck me since he was so still and with eyes tilted down that he was in deep thought. Funny how us humans can project our “feelings” on the wildlife we see.

* Happy Birding*

~Gila Woodpecker

December 16, 2022 Sheila 2 Comments

~~Picacho Park State Park

It has been cold here at Picacho Peak and I think this Gila is all puffed up trying to stay warm.

Note the red crown; this is a male.

Note the barred tail feathers.

Note the patch of yellow below the belly.

Happy Birding

~A few bird photos from Cave Creek Regional Park

December 15, 2022 Sheila Leave a comment

~Verdin

A beautiful small bird with a yellow head. They love to feed on Oranges.

~Phainopepla- male

A black bird with red eyes.They like to sit at the top of trees.

~Black-throated Sparrow

Their behavior is true Sparrow. Glad it stayed still for a few seconds!

~Gambel’s Quail

Their feather colors are striking, which blend in with their environment. And, they are always moving.

Happy Birding

~Things are just humming along…

December 14, 2022 Sheila 6 Comments

~The many faces of an Anna’s Hummingbird.

These were taken at Catalina State Park:

These were taken at Picacho Peak State Park:

If you would like to read more about this beautiful Hummer go to: http://naturemappingfoundation.org/natmap/facts/annas_hummingbird_k6.html

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Annas_Hummingbird/overview#

Grab your binoculars, go for a walk and have some fun!

~Riley Ann

September 29, 2022 Sheila Leave a comment

September 29, 2022

I thought I would post a few photos of Miss Riley Ann. She went to the groomer this morning and is looking pretty darn spiffy. And, she knows it!

Two years, 3 months.

“Me and my shadow.”

My sweet girl!

“The love of a dog is a pure thing.”

Enjoying retirement: On The Road & At Home