@phoenixbluejay.bsky.social
Happily retired nature lover who likes to take time to explore and enjoy the American southwest. Bird Nerd, amateur photographer, aspiring to be somewhat crafty.
Broad-billed hummingbird #bird #birds #birding #hummingbirds #nikon #audubon #maderacanyon #naturephotography #photography #arizona #flight
September 2, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Broad-billed hummingbird #bird #birds #birding #hummingbirds #nikon #audubon #maderacanyon #naturephotography #photography #arizona #flight
Praying Mantis visited my backyard and was praying to have its picture taken 😄 #insects,#mantis, #mantises, #photography, #naturephotography #arizona #arthropoda, #phoenix,
September 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Praying Mantis visited my backyard and was praying to have its picture taken 😄 #insects,#mantis, #mantises, #photography, #naturephotography #arizona #arthropoda, #phoenix,
The Cactus Wren is the state bird of Arizona. They make football-shaped nests with side entrances! They are bold, curious and confident! Sadly less are seen in the Phoenix area these days! # birds#birding#phoenixaudubon#arizonaaudubon#boycethompsonarboretum#
July 13, 2025 at 3:51 AM
The Cactus Wren is the state bird of Arizona. They make football-shaped nests with side entrances! They are bold, curious and confident! Sadly less are seen in the Phoenix area these days! # birds#birding#phoenixaudubon#arizonaaudubon#boycethompsonarboretum#
I was lucky to see a Sulphur-Bellied Flycatcher in Madera Canyon, Arizona last week. A lifer for me - which made my fun road trip very memorable! #bird #birds #birding #CoronadoNationalForest #maderacanyon #nature #photography #arizona #audubon #birdphotography #tucsonaudubon #flycatcher
May 29, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I was lucky to see a Sulphur-Bellied Flycatcher in Madera Canyon, Arizona last week. A lifer for me - which made my fun road trip very memorable! #bird #birds #birding #CoronadoNationalForest #maderacanyon #nature #photography #arizona #audubon #birdphotography #tucsonaudubon #flycatcher
Rufous hummingbird (m) just sitting on a branch showing off his gorgeous gorget. #bird #birds #birding #hummingbirds #flagstaff #nature #photography #arizona #audubon #birdphotography
April 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Rufous hummingbird (m) just sitting on a branch showing off his gorgeous gorget. #bird #birds #birding #hummingbirds #flagstaff #nature #photography #arizona #audubon #birdphotography
A Greater Roadrunner is a ground bird but it can fly, despite preferring to Run! It is widespread across Southwestern US. This one was stalking a small ground squirrel. #birds #birding #Arizona #VeteransOasisPark #roadrunner #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #birdphotography #colorful #reptile
March 21, 2025 at 4:21 PM
A Greater Roadrunner is a ground bird but it can fly, despite preferring to Run! It is widespread across Southwestern US. This one was stalking a small ground squirrel. #birds #birding #Arizona #VeteransOasisPark #roadrunner #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #birdphotography #colorful #reptile
Snowy Egret on Tamarisk tree in Phoenix, Arizona. #bird #birds #birding #audubon #arizona #egrets #angelwings #wings #photography #naturephotography #snowyegret
March 12, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Snowy Egret on Tamarisk tree in Phoenix, Arizona. #bird #birds #birding #audubon #arizona #egrets #angelwings #wings #photography #naturephotography #snowyegret
Sometime called "fish hawk" or "sea eagle", the Osprey is the only bird of prey in North American that feeds exclusively on live fish. It's wing span can be 5 - 6 feet. Length 22-23 inches. Lifespan up to 25 years. #bird #birds #birding #fishing #osprey #gilbertwaterriparian #arizona
March 12, 2025 at 7:55 PM
I love it when it rains in Phoenix and the distant Four Peaks (Mazatzal Mountains) in the Tonto National Forest have awesome snowy peaks. #snow #mountains #nationalparks #Phoenix #landscapephotography #desert #Arizona #rainandsnow #tontonationalforest #landscapepics #raindance
March 11, 2025 at 10:29 PM
I love it when it rains in Phoenix and the distant Four Peaks (Mazatzal Mountains) in the Tonto National Forest have awesome snowy peaks. #snow #mountains #nationalparks #Phoenix #landscapephotography #desert #Arizona #rainandsnow #tontonationalforest #landscapepics #raindance
Brandywine Falls, outside Whistler, British Columbia on a foggy, drizzly day. #landscape, #waterfalls, #Whistler,#Britishcolumbia, #botanical,#forest,#oasis
February 9, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Brandywine Falls, outside Whistler, British Columbia on a foggy, drizzly day. #landscape, #waterfalls, #Whistler,#Britishcolumbia, #botanical,#forest,#oasis
Not a bird, butterfly or blossom, but glowing Chlorophyll!
Infrared B&W - Chlorophyll cannot be detected by visible light but is sensitive to near IR light. Infrared light is reflected off the leaves in healthy plants. Old town Scottsdale, AZ #Scottsdale #nature #trees #palmtrees #infrared
Infrared B&W - Chlorophyll cannot be detected by visible light but is sensitive to near IR light. Infrared light is reflected off the leaves in healthy plants. Old town Scottsdale, AZ #Scottsdale #nature #trees #palmtrees #infrared
May 23, 2024 at 11:12 PM
Not a bird, butterfly or blossom, but glowing Chlorophyll!
Infrared B&W - Chlorophyll cannot be detected by visible light but is sensitive to near IR light. Infrared light is reflected off the leaves in healthy plants. Old town Scottsdale, AZ #Scottsdale #nature #trees #palmtrees #infrared
Infrared B&W - Chlorophyll cannot be detected by visible light but is sensitive to near IR light. Infrared light is reflected off the leaves in healthy plants. Old town Scottsdale, AZ #Scottsdale #nature #trees #palmtrees #infrared
Imperial Palace, Tokyo - Onigawara are a type of roof ornamentation found in Japanese architecture. They are generally roof tiles or statues depicting a Japanese ogre (oni) or a fearsome beast. #JapanTravel, #Tokyo #Japan #architecture
May 11, 2024 at 6:29 PM
Imperial Palace, Tokyo - Onigawara are a type of roof ornamentation found in Japanese architecture. They are generally roof tiles or statues depicting a Japanese ogre (oni) or a fearsome beast. #JapanTravel, #Tokyo #Japan #architecture
May 11, 2024 at 6:18 PM
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February 19, 2024 at 2:17 PM
Just 40 miles northeast of Phoenix is the Four Peaks Mountain Range that was recently blessed by snowfall. A beautiful backdrop for a walk in the amazingly damp desert in the Tonto National Forest. #botanical, #desert, #landscapes, #photography #cactus #nationalpark
February 12, 2024 at 6:54 PM
Just 40 miles northeast of Phoenix is the Four Peaks Mountain Range that was recently blessed by snowfall. A beautiful backdrop for a walk in the amazingly damp desert in the Tonto National Forest. #botanical, #desert, #landscapes, #photography #cactus #nationalpark
February 11, 2024 at 12:40 AM
One more Vermilion Flycatcher! #birds, #birdwatching
February 11, 2024 at 12:36 AM
One more Vermilion Flycatcher! #birds, #birdwatching
February 10, 2024 at 1:13 AM
February 9, 2024 at 11:11 AM
January 21, 2024 at 6:41 PM
The saguaro bloom is the state wildflower of Arizona, and the Saguaro cactus serves as nests for birds, including owls, starlings, and woodpeckers. #birds, #birding, #botantical
January 21, 2024 at 6:32 PM
The saguaro bloom is the state wildflower of Arizona, and the Saguaro cactus serves as nests for birds, including owls, starlings, and woodpeckers. #birds, #birding, #botantical
A gentle landing! #birds, #addbirder,
January 1, 2024 at 9:39 PM
A gentle landing! #birds, #addbirder,
Happy Birding in 2024! Male Pyrrhuloxia in Patagonia, Arizona.
January 1, 2024 at 7:24 PM
Happy Birding in 2024! Male Pyrrhuloxia in Patagonia, Arizona.