Howdee all,
More rain last night…clearing in the morning to frosty covered everything.
I took no frosty photos..as most of you reading this have had enough of the cold.
It was a chilly day here compared to weather the past week in the 70s.
Today mid fifties was tops…and colder with the wind chill.
We decided to take a long drive..on one of my favorite dirt roads..
Ruby Road turnoff (Exit 12) 8 miles north of Nogales on I19
See the snow on the distant mountains?
So..anyway, Ruby road turns to dirt..
25 miles of Dirt road…
Lots of border patrol in this area, as its very close to the Mexican border
Lovely dirt road…See the Green Rock in the distance..Lichen
Today, the road was wet with last nights rainsThe wind was howling..and kept most birds down..
We did see birds on the drive..
Rufous crowned sparrow, Chipping sparrows, a Great horned owl being harassed by Mexican Jays and two gray birds, robin sized, maybe Solitaire,but not sure,as the flew before we could get a good look.
We then drove to Arivaca Lake to look for ducks..again, not very birdie, Coots, Pie billed Grebe, Mexican mallards, Ruddy ducks, Vermillion flycatchers,Tree and Rough winged swallows.
Onto Arivaca Cienega I think everyone who goes here takes a photo of this tree…
I took at least ten..You are lucky I am sparing you and not showing them all. The wind had picked up and a storm was coming in…
We saw Black and Turkey Vultures flying over head in the strong winds.
Lesser Goldfinch frolicked in the reeds snacking on seeds..
Vermillion flycatcher couples flitted to and fro catching bugs.
We also saw
Vesper and Song sparrows, Kestrel, Black HawkTwo Sora hid from us, and called from the reeds..I love this green weed..Duck weed?I found this little stinkbug prancing about… Don't let these photos fool you..it was chilly and windy…
Luckily it didn't rain till an hour after our walk. I wondered where the water was…
Last time we were here I remember there being much more water..
I suppose the lack of Summer rains….
Hopefully the spring rains will make up for it …
It wasn't the birdiest day here, though considering the weather, I think we did good!
Thanks for taking me to places I'd probably never see Dawn. I hardly ever get to leave my own backyard, and it's such a joy to see the world through your lens. ;c)
ReplyDeleteDawn,
ReplyDeleteYour photos are always so amazing...the vast landscapes with big blue skies. I wanna see what you see! Waaa!
: )
Laura
Wonder Woman... another good one! Love those clouds!
ReplyDeleteYesterday I got lost in your blog roll again. (I'm proud to be included!) The food links, the decorating/craft links in addition to all the nature/birdie links. It's an encyclopedia of GOOD STUFF!
Wonderful photographs again. I especially love the tree.
ReplyDeleteYou crack me up about not showing all your tree pics. Nice work on withholding :)
ReplyDeletei feel like i am there at the place.
ReplyDeleteputting this on my list..
Your photos are beautiful! What an adventure you live!
ReplyDeleteI love the photograph of the tree!
ReplyDeleteLoving your photographs
ReplyDeleteYou have a real talent for capturing big skies and beautiful light - and making me envious of the lovely places you have seen :)
ReplyDeleteYour images are breathtaking! It's so nice to be able to "travel" with you! Thanks for sharing such wonderful views :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images, Dawn! I love the green lichen rock. Looks like a great place for birding. Nice post I felt like I was there too.
ReplyDeleteOMG the skyes!
ReplyDelete¡Hermoso!
Beautiful views of both places. I love the solitute of the pictures!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone...such wonderful comments...and I am humbled,as I find wonderful photos on each and every on of your blogs!
ReplyDeleteI really do love taking landscape photos...give me a few clouds and I am happy...
Hope to be able to visit you blogs soon..
Headed to Big Bend and internet free zone.
Will catch up when I get back to civilization!