Black-necked Stilts at Gilbert Water Ranch 11-12-12
A couple of weeks ago Chris Rohrer and I went birding at Gilbert Water Ranch near Phoenix, AZ.
While we were there we searched everywhere for birds.
We found so many! And we kept on birding!
We chased birds in Tucson and found a Western Grebe at Lakeside Park on November 14, and a Common Loon at the Silverbell recharge basins on November 16th! If I am turning Chris into an eBirder, he is turning me into a chaser! What can I say? It’s keeping me young, but I don’t get much else done!
Great Blue heron at Gilbert Water Ranch 11-12-12
Then, over the Thanksgiving Holiday Gus and I flew off to the Salton Sea.
(Actually, we drove and I counted birds all the way there and back again!)
However, this has left little time for blogging!
Snowy Egret at Gilbert Water Ranch 11-12-12
But, don’t get your feathers in a fluff! I’m working on new blog posts right now! and There Will be Birds! (and stories too!)
Ring-necked Duck at Gilbert Water Ranch 11-12-12
So, relax and take a little paddle around the pond. I’ll be back soon!
All this busy birding gives you lots of blog fodder. As always, wonderful captures.
ReplyDeleteGaelyn, now to come up with some more words...
DeleteYeah!!!! Awesome shots of the birds! That Snowy Egret is a real piece of art:) I was so excited that you posted:) Tomorrow I start the Gilbert series....and finally. It took forever to get there. I love that you can play and chase birds together. It's so much fun! Short tail hawk at a cemtery:) Just saying....
ReplyDeleteChris, It has taken me all afternoon and evening to get through all my photos just from Gilbert Water Ranch! Whew! Maybe I will get a new post written tomorrow but it is going to take some time!
DeleteGreat outing, Kathie! The Stilts are cool birds. Love the heron and egret shots! Happy Birding and have a great week ahead!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteWell, it is obvious that you are having fun doing something that you are passionate! Great photos, love the egret!
ReplyDeletePassionate and exhausted!
DeleteHurry Kathie!!! The people are getting restless!
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking of starting a riot myself. Hopefully some cool birds will show up to distract me...
Super shots.
Laurence, I am trying! Too many birds to count!
DeleteStunning pictures, Kathie! Sorry I haven't been by in awhile. I was bragging about you to my brother-in-law, who is not only a brand new bird blogger from Maine, but has birded this spot many times while visiting his son when he was stationed in Yuma! Definitely a special spot to add to my wish list!! ~karen
ReplyDeleteKaren, that's okay. I just returned from Yuma and the Salton Sea. What a trip! Yuma is wonderful and I want to go back! (Thanks for the bragging!)
DeleteBeautiful pictures, saw Chris's post too, such a great place. Love the heron in flight and the ibis.
ReplyDeleteGillian, thank you!
DeleteThat is a new expression I will enjoy using. Great shots Kathie and super to having a birding buddy.
ReplyDeleteDenise, LOL, Have fun! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteGreat view of that Ring-necked Duck!
ReplyDeleteLarry, I was standing on a little bride and I am surprised it came so close!
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