tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947487286103310442.post1004692209561706938..comments2024-01-28T09:55:24.243-06:00Comments on Celestial Ramblings: Whitewater DrawCelestehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08859219574207467462noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947487286103310442.post-10784794278274267912011-01-20T10:56:16.715-06:002011-01-20T10:56:16.715-06:00Your posts about Tucson brig back some wonderful m...Your posts about Tucson brig back some wonderful memories of hiking, birding and letterboxing.<br /><br />Two of my other favorite Tucson parks to enjoy birding and wildlife are:<br />Agua Caliente Park in the far NE side of Tucson and Sweet-Water Wetlands in the NW side of Tucson, right along I-10.<br /><br />Have you been to either of those places? <br /> <br /><br />~Lisa<br /><br />wv: which<br /><br />Which AZ nature park is your favorite?Laughing Orca Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562627840013868980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947487286103310442.post-83703328320617705332011-01-20T10:40:08.940-06:002011-01-20T10:40:08.940-06:00My kind of day, too. You couldn't pay me to sp...My kind of day, too. You couldn't pay me to spend the day shopping, when there is all of that beautiful and fascinating wildlife to enjoy :)<br /><br />The flycatcher is gorgeous! I remember seeing my first one when we were down in Tucson a few years ago. I also saw my first Phainopepla that day, too. Have you had the chance to visit Case Park yet? It's at the far east of Tucson, off of Kenyon Dr. For someone like you who loves wildlife and nature, you would really enjoy this little gem.<br /><br />But I have seen shrikes here in NM, and especially their caught 'prey' skewered on fence nails, to snack on later. ewww!<br />And one of my favorite raptors are Great Horned Owls. What a treat that you saw one with a nest. <br /><br />One of our favorite traditional activities each winter is visiting Bosque del Apache, down near Socorro. There are thousands of sandhill cranes and snow geese, and they are so close! The refuge is set up so that viewing areas perch right above the water, and every morning and evening, the entire flock bursts up into the air and takes flight, as they move from one feeding ground/waterway to their resting area. The sound of their beating wings is intense just 15-20 feet above your head. <br /><br />I'm glad you enjoyed yourselves. Thanks for sharing :)<br />~LisaLaughing Orca Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562627840013868980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947487286103310442.post-24479619638095638362011-01-19T11:47:40.852-06:002011-01-19T11:47:40.852-06:00What a fun day!! I wonder how many of those same b...What a fun day!! I wonder how many of those same birds will make their way here to the Malhuer Wildlife Refuge. Our annual John Scharff Migratory Bird Festival in April?gtyyuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02402170522183324256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947487286103310442.post-84971965355624970492011-01-16T19:48:55.990-06:002011-01-16T19:48:55.990-06:00Celeste! OMG! What great shots! You make me long ...Celeste! OMG! What great shots! You make me long for and miss this place! I am so glad you went and so glad you had such a great time and that you got to see all these cranes! I am familiar with the little vermillion being there on a low bush like you said! OH what a wonderful day and it is exactly what I would rather be doing than participating in Black Friday!Kathie Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377224759599266209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947487286103310442.post-34183137300946073052011-01-15T17:56:14.168-06:002011-01-15T17:56:14.168-06:00I don't think I could possibly have torn mysel...I don't think I could possibly have torn myself away from this wonderful place. Your sandhill cranes are quite a bit smaller than our brolgas which I have only had the pleasure of seeing in groups up to six and witnessing their incredible courtship dances just once. <br />Your 'butcher bird' looks like the hooded phantom with his distinctive mask. We too have a similar sized, black and white butcher bird that has a beautiful singing voice,<br /><br />'If only' seems to be my constant catch-cry these days when I see the wealth of wonders around the world, have the means to travel but am grounded through my heart not tolerating airliners.<br /><br />At least I can wander on the we . . .<br /><br />Hugs and Blessings . . . ArijaArijahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03720793296992474762noreply@blogger.com