Great Egret in Flight-Wings on Wed.

Great Egret   -   Gilbert Water Ranch      Gilbert, Az.        4/1/2011

NOT Cotton Candy - Look Closely



We were on a nature hike with our grandsons over the weekend at Granite Mountain when we came upon this strange sight. Look closely at the top left - the pod  was writhing with worm-like insects, which I have found out from fellow bloggers are "tent caterpillars" Needless to say this was a very cool catch for the boys!    A fun day :)






 

Willow Flycatcher - Wed. Wings

Willow Flycatcher  - Prescott Nat'l Forest

First time I have ever seen this bird in the forest - maybe due to migration.
He didn't hang around too long so I was glad to get the pic.

P.S.    catch the "do"  :)

Monday Morning Macro #daffodil

Gambol's Quail - Wed. Wings #birds #nature



Gambol's Quail



Munchies on Monday - Javelina

Javelina (peccary) are wild pig-like mammals and I often see them on our morning hikes in the woods.They eat roots but I have seen them enjoying an occasional cactus.
Javelina usually travel in groups and I have counted up to 20  in my yard. (My flower selection is geared for Javelina tolerant foraging)



Javelina have poor eyesight but if threatened they will charge at dogs and humans.
This was as close as I would get to him/her drinking water at the creek  :)

 

Red-tailed Hawk-Wings on Wed.#hawks #nature