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2019-08-23 21:18
Any nature book readers out there?Over the last 20 years I’ve had a growing interest in nature and ecology. It’s generally been a slow burn, sometimes doused by work demands or f… Read More
Salt Creek Desert Pupfish
2019-04-08 00:30
Last week I spent a few days camping in the desert regions east of the Sierra Nevada, down to Death Valley. One of the highlights was viewing the endangered Salt Creek Desert Pupfish (Cyprin… Read More
2019-03-07 05:23
This week I was told of a fascinating Radiolab podcast - titled "The Beauty Puzzle". The podcast looks natural selection through a very interesting lens. I don't want to spoil the episode by… Read More
2019-03-07 04:42
Hi Again! I've been wanting to post for quite awhile, but have been waiting for a time when I can be consistent with it. I think that time has finally come!Over the next few months I plan to… Read More
2014-04-29 00:39
Last month one morning, shortly after sunrise, I was able to witness the intricate American Avocet mating behavior. I suppose you can say spring has sprung.These two photos show the female i… Read More
2013-09-08 21:35
I love to hike. In fact, I try to take a 5-10 mile hike each weekend. I just can’t think of a better way to get a few hours of solitude, while also getting great exercise, and an excus… Read More
2013-05-19 20:14
As a fun home project, my daughter and I decorated and hung a chickadee house this spring. Within a few days, we had a chestnut-backed investigating it.We watched the Chickadees faithfully b… Read More
2013-02-26 01:07
As a follow up to the previous Surf Scoter post, here is a shot of one snacking, taken last Friday.One of the things that makes Shoreline Lake unique (aside from its proximity to the Bay) is… Read More
2013-01-03 17:57
I'm a fan of Google+, and those interested in nature and photography (and nature photography!) should give it a look if you haven't already.If you are familiar with Google+ already, check ou… Read More
2012-08-20 05:23
Ever wonder what those small 'orange moths' are that you see in the lawn and garden?  They are a type of butterfly called a skipper, and one of the most common is the one shown below, t… Read More
2012-05-13 04:55
The Palo Alto Baylands happens to be about 10 minutes from where I work, so I occasionally drive up there on days I arrive at work extra-early.The Baylands have been interesting - the only p… Read More
2012-02-08 05:23
When I moved to California, some birders I know said "my condolences" when I mentioned I'd lived in Arizona before.  Arizona's reputation for being a wildlife mecca is well known, and t… Read More
2012-01-05 14:39
Recently I stumbled upon a Great Blue Heron.  OK, that's not uncommon - Great Blue Heron are common across much of the USA, and especially areas with lots of lakes, ponds, streams, and… Read More
2011-11-27 13:00
Snowy Egrets are some of my favorite birds.  They are elegant, stunningly white, and easy to photograph.  And being a larger bird, easy to observe.This Snowy Egret frequents the sh… Read More
2011-11-25 01:51
I don't know what it is about American Coot feet - I just think they are very cool.  Maybe it is because they are some of the few larger birds whose feet are readily seen?  Perhaps… Read More
2011-10-26 04:35
Well, we're at a new house and just finished planting a lot of plants (mainly natives) to attract birds and butterflies.  One of our favorites is the Mexican Bloodflower in the milkweed… Read More
2011-10-20 04:20
Last summer I had the pleasure of taking a trip to south Texas (the Rio Grande Valley) in search of birds and wildlife.  I came away with a number of new bird and butterfly species seen… Read More
2011-04-11 04:12
It never fails - new visitors to Arizona usually have the same "take away" comments.  "It's Hot."  "Those Saguaros are amazing!" "I never saw so many lizards."In Phoenix you might… Read More
2011-04-10 13:36
A few years ago I posted about a handful of desert plants in our yard, including the Argentine Giant - Echinopsis candicans. Well, this year has been an amazing year for several of our cact… Read More
2011-04-07 13:20
The American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana) has to be one of my favorite birds of Arizona. Its graceful wading and foraging, up-curved bill, and and contrasting colors are truly unique.Bo… Read More
2011-03-21 05:56
Well, spring has definitely sprung here in the low desert, with numerous bees, wasps, and spiders now active.One of the more conspicuous visitors to the yard is the Paper Wasp.  In fact… Read More
2011-03-18 04:00
One of my favorite birds of Arizona is the Green Heron (Butorides virescens).  As I've talked about before with other Herons, many 'outsiders' are surprised to find such a strong heron… Read More
2011-03-14 04:28
Arizona boasts some of the most diverse landscape and habitats in the entire United States, and this is reflected in the number of hummingbird species that occur in the state.In the low dese… Read More
2011-03-11 04:00
I think its safe to say that no American duck rivals the beauty of the Wood Duck (Aix sponsa). The male's gaudy colors make them unmistakable, and even the females boast a striking white ey… Read More
2011-03-07 02:55
Shortly after we moved to Arizona we decided we had to have The Icon of the Desert Southwest - a Giant Saguaro cactus - on our property.  We bought one that was just shy of 8 feet tall… Read More
2011-03-04 04:00
The low desert is an important wintering ground for a number of hawks and falcons.  A drive down country roads near agriculture fields usually reveals hawks perched on top of power poll… Read More
2011-02-27 23:06
Shortly after I moved into my house in Maricopa, AZ nearly 5 years ago, I was working on installing a new drip irrigation system. Our yard was just dirt (literally!), as were most of our ne… Read More
2011-02-25 04:00
Last week's post mentioned that the highlight of a recent outing were the numerous Black-tailed Jackrabbits. Well, a close second was a nice encounter with a Greater Roadrunner, Geococcyx C… Read More

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