EarlybirdClix

03/01/2026

We have had the opportunity to spend some Saturdays at the Phoenix Zoo as guests of our granddaughter, Alex, who serves as a Phoenix ZooTeen. What a fun place to get some close up shots of wild animals and birds!

02/15/2026

When the wind for 14 days relentlessly howls in the Cayman Islands, forcing you to leave your fins and snorkel in the suitcase, what better activity (for us, anyway) than to grab your camera and binocs and discover the birds of Grand Cayman.

01/22/2026

Here I am, in my 70's, a native of Oceanside, CA, and I never heard of Whelan Lake Bird Sanctuary until just a few weeks ago? Beautiful place!

11/01/2025

Oh my gosh! A drive around Buckeye’s farmlands did not disappoint. We encountered a squadron of some 60 – 70 American white pelicans. (Watch them in this video performing their fun water ballet of synchronized scooping. Seriously. Who doesn’t want to see a flurry of butts sticking straight up?) Next to them, another pond with more than 20 black-crowned night herons hanging out on the banks. We’ve never seen so many gathered together like that. Add on sandhill cranes, burrowing owls, the mighty kingfisher, quail, multiple egrets, osprey, great blue herons, black-necked stilts,
cormorants and hawks. All in yesterday morning’s short drive right here in Buckeye. Too much fun. Too much beauty.

10/04/2025

Walking through the front gate of the Buddha Eden Garden of Peace, we were, at once, awed by the beauty and serenity of our surroundings. This inspiring garden was built by a Portuguese art collector and businessman in response to the Taliban’s destruction of the Buddhas of Bamiyan, and includes not only hundreds of replicas of the destroyed statues (as well as other Asian-inspired art), but also an entire section within the 86 acres that is dedicated to the Shona people of Zimbabwe. Also included are modern sculptures from renowned artists from across the world. With literally thousands of statues and sculptures, every turn leads one further into an incredible and uplifting experience.

03/23/2025

Today at Guajome Regional Park we were fortunate enough to witness a mated pair of White-tailed Kites. The male would go hunting and then pass his catch to his mate in mid-air. What a treat for her to eat (Yum) and a treat for us to watch.

02/23/2025

Another wonderful way to spend a 52nd anniversary two weeks' celebration.

02/21/2025

I made a new bird feeder for my backyard. It took only about 10 minutes and it was under attack. Love this game.

02/16/2025

Off trail once again.

02/13/2025

With their feathers flaunted, stunning plumage, outrageously coiffed "hairdos", not to mention squawks and wing flapping perfected, these stunning snowy egrets are ready to compete for "Who's the handsomest of them all?". (The photos on this short video were taken at the Black Point Wildlife Drive entry, Feb. 10/11.)

01/20/2025

American Kestral: "Want to view my good side? Just kidding - every side is a good side!"

01/19/2025