~November 3, 2017, Cave Creek Regional Park, Cave Creek, Arizona
I took this photo on November 1, 2017
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Hunter’s Moon is the name for the full moon that immediately follows the Harvest Moon, which is the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox. In 2017, the Northern Hemisphere’s Harvest Moon fell on October 5, nearly 13 days after the September 22 equinox. So it’s a late Hunter’s Moon this year for the Northern Hemisphere. In fact, November 4 is about the latest possible date for a full Hunter’s Moon.
Coincidently, it’s also the 2nd-largest full moon of 2017. As seen from around the world, this full moon will parade across the sky from dusk until dawn. (Taken from Web)
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I took this photo on October 30, 2017
Considering the close proximity to several large cities, Cave Creek Regional Park is “dark”. A great place to star gaze.
~Cave Creek Regional Park, Cave Creek, AZ, November, 2017
What a treat it was to listen, watch and photograph these gorgeous woodpeckers. They were busy building a nest in a Saguaro Cactus in our back “yard”. Go out to this Web-site and listen to their call – Gila
~Cactus Wren, Cave Creek Regional Park, November, 2017
A very curious wren and the largest. There were several that would visit us in our “yard” at Cave Creek, always coming close to the coach and inspecting everything. I just loved watching them.
At least two pair were busy collecting materials for nest building.
Here is a Web-site with some good information on the Cactus Wren: Wren
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Another view.
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A photograph can be an instant of life captured for eternity that will never cease looking back at you. Brigitte Bardot
From Dead Horse Ranch State Park to Cave Creek Regional Park
Howard and I spent a week at Cave Creek Regional Park. This was our second visit to Cave Creek, AZ and I am sure we will return. We love this quiet, beautiful regional park and enjoy touring around the surrounding towns of Carefree and Scottsdale.
Our site, #17, was huge, very private with gorgeous views in all directions. The birding from my “coach-bird-blind” was awesome. Sunsets and sunrises were spectacular. Everyday we watching hot air balloons lifting into the air.
Site 17, pull through.A sunrise photo with hot air balloons rising in the background.
~We met friends Lois and Herb at Northern Mountain Brewery in Phoenix, for an early dinner and brew. We had a great time guys! Here is a link: Brewery
~Howard and I went to Harold’s, located in an 80 year old building, and enjoyed lunch sitting on their patio. Harold’s first opened in 1935 and boy does the place have character. This was a return visit for us. If you are ever in Cave Creek go eat at Harold’s. Web-site here: Harold’s
Harold’s
~One day we took a walk around Caroline Bartol Preserve Nature Trail in Cave Creek. A crew was there constructing a cell tower making it look like a Saguaro Cactus.
Caroline Bartol Preserve Nature Trail
Howard standing by a real Saguaro Cactus
~Saturday we took a ride to McDowell Regional Park. We have never been there and wanted to see the RV park. The drive through the McDowell Mountain Range was absolutely gorgeous. The RV area within McDowell is very nice, with outstanding views of the mountains. Maybe one day we will camp there.
We just had to pick Saturday for our visit. This past weekend there were 2,000+ racers competing in a 200 mile overnight, relay race. We couldn’t believe the number of vehicles parked along the road leading to the RV loops.
~Driving out of the McDowell Regional Park we saw this “little lady” trying to cross the road.
Tarantula
~Coming up next landscape, sunset, sunrise and birding photos.
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