American White Pelicans White Over in East Texas — Photo Gallery by kenne
Lakes, marshes, salt bays. In breeding season mostly inland, nesting on isolated islands in lakes and feeding on shallow lakes, rivers, marshes. Feeding areas may be miles from nesting sites. Also breeds locally on coastal islands. Flocks in migration stop on lakes, rivers. Winters mainly along coast, on shallow, protected bays and estuaries, also on large lakes in warm climates. Source: audubon.org
Mule Deer in Sabino Canyon (November 8, 2022) —- Images by kenne
On the SCVN Bird and Plant walk (November 8, 2022), we spotted a mule deer eating what appeared to be prickly pear pads. We are aware that deer will eat the fruit but not the pads. You can tell from these photos that she seems to enjoy the chew. However, she began to sneeze and use her left hind hoof to scratch her head — wonder why.
a floating lightness effortless Waving.. a particle transforming black to yellow then to thin air.. lighting on shrub but not really.. energetic reminder empty space is not empty…
Gila Woodpeckers Frequently Visit Our Patio (July 10, 2022) — Images by kenne Having Water and Food Available Daily Attracts Many Birds
“Gila Woodpeckers are grayish brown birds with brilliant black-and-white barring on the wings, back, and tail. In flight, the outer wings are black with a crescent-shaped white patch at the base of the primary feathers. Males have a red patch in the center of the crown.” –– Source: allaboutbirds.org
One doesn’t usually see cooper’s hawk standing on the ground, so when I spotted this on the circle curb I got my camera, first being careful not to spook the hawk.
Slowly, I moved closer, realizing this was an immature hawk that might be having problems with our 110-degree temps and was spending time in the shade.
The cooper’s hawk watches me closely as I continue to narrow my distance from the bird.
I start to move to the hawk’s right trying to create a different angle to photograph this young bird.
Finally, the cooper’s hawk began to move toward flight. — Images by kenne
On this 4th of July morning, I observed a Cooper’s Hawk bathing in our patio fountain. Many birds drink from the fountain and occasionally will splash water on themselves. However, this morning was the first time I witnessed a hawk bathing in the water.
Becoming is Superior to Being 