Who is a fan of birds? Whether you are a beginner or a veteran birder, you can find a wondrous variety of birds in Saguaro National Park in Arizona. From birds that are adapted to the extremes of the desert, to birds that prefer the tall pines of the mountains, over 200 species of birds live in or migrate through the park. This owl family looks quite at home in the crook of a large saguaro. Photo courtesy of Jeremy Johnson.
A Gila woodpecker (Melanerpes uropygialis)
emerges from her nest cavity in a saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea), Glendale, Arizona.
I spotted mama Gila while photographing saguaro blossoms at the local library. She popped out unexpectedly, but she seemed agitated by my presence, which was my cue to stop shooting. Birds that are made uncomfortable by people that get too close can usually just fly off, which isn’t the case with birds with a nest full of eggs or babies. When an animal signals distress or anxiety it’s time to move away.
My little Sulcorebutia rauschii wasn’t just growing pups, but apparently also two flower buds. The first one popped today and it has the brightest pink color I’ve ever seen. The flower is as big as the plant itself 🌸
“Mujer oaxaqueña con el traje típico de San Pablo Valle de Mitla” Foto @samueltowerwhite #neomexicanismos #🇲🇽
Urocyon's Jaunts 2.0 
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