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6/2020

Anna's Hummingbird

Anna's Hummingbird

Anna's Hummingbird

An Anna’s Hummingbird is seen enjoying the blanket flowers that grow near my studio window. The zinnias will be blooming in just a few days and both the Black-chinned Hummingbirds and the Anna’s will dominate the flower garden. That is, until the Rufous’ show up!

5/2020

During these trying times of COVID-19 we have looked deeper into nature for the beauty that is always there. On a sunny and cool spring day we hiked out to an overlook of Horse Tank Canyon, one of our favorite places for viewing this rugged Arizona canyon.

4/2020

The desert is in bloom! Here are a few of our favorite flowers. Starting from top left: Phacelia, Sego Lily, Poppy, Hedgehog Cactus, Desert Marigold, Globemallow, Red Penstemon, Blackfoot Daisy, Lupines

3/2020

Vermilion Flycatcher. Small, energetic, brilliant, beautiful! This dynamic little gem ranges from the American Southwest all the way to Argentina.

2/2020

Two of our favorite full time residents are the Ladder-backed Woodpeckers (small one at the top) and the Gila Woodpeckers. Here you can see them enjoying the nutritional benefits of a pecan tree.

1/2020

We are starting off the New Year with the small and mighty Bridled Titmouse. This songbird is a permanent resident and has limited range in the US (mostly in Arizona).

12/2019

A Yellow-rumped Warbler checking out the dried zinnias. During the summer, the colorful zinnias attract a huge variety of birds and butterflies!

11/2019

Our winter visitors are arriving! The Mountain Bluebirds will grace the desert with their beauty during the coming months. November, 2019

We also have flocks of Western Bluebirds!

10/2019

Maple trees grow in the upper coves and canyons of the Mogollon Rim in central Arizona. This fall has been exceptionally beautiful! October, 2019