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
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
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.
Looking Down Through Chino Canyon To The Coachella Valley Below (Greater Palm Springs) — Image by kenne
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway — Photo Essay by kenne (Click On Any Image To See In A Slideshow Format
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway—the world’s largest rotating tram car—travels over two-and-one-half miles along the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon, transporting riders to the pristine wilderness of the Mt. San Jacinto State Park. During a ten-minute journey, tram cars rotate slowly, offering picturesque and spectacular vistas of the valley floor below. Once reaching the Mountain Station—elevation 8,516 feet—enjoy two restaurants, observation decks, natural history museum, two documentary theaters, a gift shop, and over 50 miles of hiking trails.
Most people, when asked to identify a yellow spring flower would probably identify daffodils. But, in the sunny Tucson area, most people would say the prickly pear cactus blossom, or the palo verde blossoms.
Yellow is a warm and friendly color and most associated with is the sun. During spring, it almost seems like the sun changes its light from a cold white to a warm and glowy yellow.
I’ve taken many roadrunner photos in the almost 12 years we have lived in Tucson. This photo essay is representative of the images. Last October, Hugh Poland and I spent some time photographing wildlife in southern Arizona, and he was most disappointed in not seeing any Greater Roadrunners. However, he’s planning an August trip to attend a Tucson Audubon Societyevent here in southeast Arizona. So maybe he will see and photograph some roadrunners. (Click on any image to view it in a slideshow format.)
— kenne
The Ole Roadrunner
(For Sara from Uncle Johnny)
Want to tell you a story
Bout a bird that can run.
He can fly up in trees, but
To race is more fun.
He’s a runner at heart
He lurks like a trickster
Darts out on the road
Goes faster and faster.
He’s sleek, and he’s quick
Keep watch and don’t blink
Out he will jump
And be gone in a wink.
Not easy to catch
Roadrunners are wary
To chase is to fail
Ask Wile E Coyote’!
Birds like to sing
To cheep and to peep.
This one is different
He likes to Beep.
So when out in the car
Keep your eye on the road
If you see something running
It might be this Ole Bird.
Beep Beep!
— John Deen
Greater Roadrunner — Southeast Arizona Images by kenne
Yesterday, I spent an afternoon with my friend Tom at the Sweetwater Wetlands, photographing waterfowl. We were hoping to see some dragonflies, but it’s still too early with overnight temperatures near freezing here in the desert.
— kenne
The Images include Mallards, American Coots, and American Wigeons — Images by kenne
Becoming is Superior to Being 