Corona de Tucson
March 24, 2024
The wide open vistas, birds, beautiful sky and trails are a big draw too.
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| Black-tailed Gnatcatcher |
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| Canyon Towhee |
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| Phainopepla...enjoying a mosquito hawk for breakfast |
.We also ventured over to Saguaro NP-East to walk the Cactus Forest Trail this week. I have not counted the many times we have enjoyed this trail with its ups and downs, twists and turns, the cacti forest, and the always present Rincon Mountains in the background. I just know we never tire of the beauty. It's close to home AND stopping at the DQ afterwards is pretty darn close to perfection !
The wildflowers were few and far between on this trail. The Ocotillo are blooming...
in a few sections we enjoyed the brittlebush...
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| Lots of buds...and it should be very pretty in a week or so. |
patches of desert zinnias nestled under the prickly pear...
creosote bushes...
and lots of larger patches of these tiny little yellow flowers I can't name.
The cacti here are plentiful and showy...
Back at the oasis, the Yellow-rumped Warbler has stopped by for several quick visits.
These tiny little featherd friends mostly eat insects in the summer, but winters will often find them eating wild berries and seeds and visiting feeders for sunflower seeds, peanut butter, raisins and suet...all of which we have. He does not sit still long and is hard to photograph.
For the past couple of weeks, we have enjoyed the Gamble's Quail meandering under the shrubs and thru the tall grasses on the other side of our fence.
This week, they decided to visit...I counted at least 12 at one time Friday morning.
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Sally is usually half in and half out...
or keeping a watchful eye for anyone headed to the kitchen.
The skies are incredible...
And far away in South Carolina, Felix and Edith took their mom and dad to the farm. One of many fun days they enjoyed during spring break.
And I love this picture of Edith. Jena sends pictures just about everyday...thank you Jena !
And as always, until next time...
HAPPY TRAILS!
I love your beautiful Easter bunnies! That yellow-rumped Warbler is having a bad hair/feather day--the wind must have been blowing. Your walks look so peaceful--running water, saguaro cactus. Grandchildren photos are the best, our granddaughters are good about sending photos of the greats. Have a great week you three!
ReplyDeleteThank you Janna! I love the tiny yellow-rumped warbler and his name is so much fun to say! He is a scruffy little thing. Spring walks in the desert make for a few peaceful hours & tons of photos! I do appreciate Jena as neither one of us does Facebook & other social sites so it’s fun to see photos everyday!
DeleteSuch vibrant colors you found in Sabino Canyon and a waterfall too boot, An wonderful Spring day.
ReplyDeleteGlad the quail have returned, their kinda my favorite!
Hi Jeff…I knew you would like the Quail photos. We had a pair on the patio this morning in one of the flower pots…fingers crossed for a neat & babies!
DeleteThis is a quintessential Spring in the Desert post, Gay! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue…thank you and you are welcome. We do enjoy our desert hikes!
DeleteGlorious!! I'm hoping we can get out to see some of the blooms soon - we get none in our area :-( Even our multitude of ocotillos that are bright green have no flowers yet. Looks like mama Quail caught you in the act of catching her! Sally's sweet face steals the show of course.
ReplyDeleteHi Jodee...thank you! The news reported this year's wildflower bloom would not be the superbloom that we had last year, but it still makes for a fun day to search for color in the desert. It doesn't take much to put a smile on my face!
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