tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post1535670369796074263..comments2024-03-11T04:43:00.097-07:00Comments on Las Aventuras: The Fairy at Montosa CanyonRohrerbothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-46237449259943851902012-08-27T19:32:56.297-07:002012-08-27T19:32:56.297-07:00I am feeling a tad jealous here! You have been to ...I am feeling a tad jealous here! You have been to a fantastic-sounding, natural spot with much to see and photograph! Thanks for taking us with you.EG CameraGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803759124643467711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-60481608260698506642012-08-27T19:12:11.225-07:002012-08-27T19:12:11.225-07:00Are you sure Andrea??? I'm pretty sure you li...Are you sure Andrea??? I'm pretty sure you live in one of the most interesting and diverse places on this Earth:) Your butterfly shots alone are the most incredible things I've ever seen. I work in the butterfly house here and we never get anything like what you've posted on your blog. Plus you're home to the largest croc in captivity! As for the allergies.....I'm with you:) But it's the bug bites that kill me the most:) I've got more butterflies coming up. Talk to you soon:)Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-29662479553075928072012-08-27T19:08:42.081-07:002012-08-27T19:08:42.081-07:00Oh they're terrible Rosemary!! And they love ...Oh they're terrible Rosemary!! And they love me. They're little black bugs that bite and if you itch the bite, it makes it worse. Last year in Panama I was attacked so badly.....I didn't imagine they'd be here in Arizona. The hikes have been intense with our heat. But luckily things are cooling down here....and I can't wait to get back out in the field for longer hours!! Right now, it's an hour at the most:( Have a good night!Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-86701673946742556332012-08-27T18:28:34.843-07:002012-08-27T18:28:34.843-07:00That owl looks like a little buddha on a branch :)...That owl looks like a little buddha on a branch :) I'm happy you hiked up the canyon, now we can all see him! Yeah, I probably agree with you about the crocs vs coyotes :( But you've made me curious, what's a chigger?Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-5552333716375872912012-08-27T09:18:21.797-07:002012-08-27T09:18:21.797-07:00Love your new header picture! You are the owl guy,...Love your new header picture! You are the owl guy, you know. :)<br />You are also an intrepid explorer. Your stories do keep me aware of all that can be out there and to remind me always to be watchful.Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01132555347136919591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-58765592123492132812012-08-27T06:22:50.029-07:002012-08-27T06:22:50.029-07:00Gosh Chris, the determination of yourself and fell...Gosh Chris, the determination of yourself and fellow birders to get 'the shot' always amazes me, that's what i call determination and I'm so happy for you when you get the rewards like this. <br />btw is that a new header, fantastic close up of the owl.PerthDailyPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14077053209100022305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-83828109854484163142012-08-27T03:32:29.258-07:002012-08-27T03:32:29.258-07:00Now that's a scary adventure especially when a...Now that's a scary adventure especially when alone and vulnerable. The upside was the untouched-by-man beauty and the good-fairy the canyon.<br />How nice to have nature-chasers such as yourself to exchange thoughts and stories with.<br />Fascinating info with great photos here, Chris.<br />Thanks for sharing :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-5116719534421586972012-08-26T21:37:44.183-07:002012-08-26T21:37:44.183-07:00Oh dear Kreesh, i am envious, as there is not much...Oh dear Kreesh, i am envious, as there is not much adventures like that here. In my case, I content myself walking around our property, and yes I normally wear shorts and later on always regret when the allergic ithings develop. I also love the descriptions you gave on your companions, but most of all I love those butterflies.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044386271018560595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-40427025023236883792012-08-26T20:39:07.595-07:002012-08-26T20:39:07.595-07:00Thank you!!! I was so excited to find this owl th...Thank you!!! I was so excited to find this owl this weekend. I almost missed him. It was quite the journey up the canyon! I'll take crocs over ugly human coyotes anyday! But the chigger bites might actually be worse:) In the end, it's all about the experience:) Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-40233891137698688992012-08-26T20:31:17.234-07:002012-08-26T20:31:17.234-07:00I love your new blog header pic, eyes closed (not ...I love your new blog header pic, eyes closed (not like you!) You just seem to attract danger on your birding adventures :) So what's worse, the crocodiles in Panama or the "coyotes" in Tucson?Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-74735708248874552892012-08-26T20:14:03.172-07:002012-08-26T20:14:03.172-07:00It's good to know that what happens in Las Ave...It's good to know that what happens in Las Aventuras does not stay in Las Aventuras!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-13917019026913852412012-08-26T10:20:00.304-07:002012-08-26T10:20:00.304-07:00Great adventure and the photos are beautiful!Great adventure and the photos are beautiful!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12020604933621899108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-36454223195573477922012-08-26T09:48:01.617-07:002012-08-26T09:48:01.617-07:00What a great post but horrifying to read of your s...What a great post but horrifying to read of your scary encounter :( Thank goodness you escaped unscathed - sounds really frightening!<br /><br />I just LOVE the moth photos - the Tiger Moth is just great and fascinating to read again of the trick to attract the Black Witch moth! <br /><br />The Two Tail Swallowtail butterflies are just beautiful.<br /><br />Hope your bites are slowly improving and you are enjoying your hike!Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-83800538803622839572012-08-26T09:20:06.238-07:002012-08-26T09:20:06.238-07:00That is quite the adventure for birding.That is quite the adventure for birding.Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-22323286088842134892012-08-26T08:22:12.292-07:002012-08-26T08:22:12.292-07:00Some scary characters out there for sure. Yikes. ...Some scary characters out there for sure. Yikes. Be careful. The place sounds great for exploring. Thanks for sharing your treks!Gardener on Sherlock Streethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11367115529793643362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-2266951026408232112012-08-26T07:10:18.373-07:002012-08-26T07:10:18.373-07:00yeah, the run-in would not be fun. at least they d...yeah, the run-in would not be fun. at least they did not mess with you.TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-44673858419272658252012-08-26T06:45:54.388-07:002012-08-26T06:45:54.388-07:00That was quite an adventure in more ways than one ...That was quite an adventure in more ways than one Chris! I'm so glad your 'Cardinal Angels' kept you safe ;-) Seriously, it sounded pretty scary!<br /><br />The Tiger Moth is a beauty but I am particularly taken with those gorgeous Two Tail Swallowtails...stunning!<br /><br />It was interesting to read about the different reasons people were there. I reckon all in all this post could be made into a play or film even though the hummer you wanted didn't show up. A most enjoyable read Chris.ShySongbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08148381873578585910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-91858135221439710272012-08-26T06:44:37.609-07:002012-08-26T06:44:37.609-07:00Wow, what an adventure. Some sounds a little scary...Wow, what an adventure. Some sounds a little scary to me. What an odd place to find a hummingbird feeder but I guess if it helps to attract your Starthroat hummer it is a great idea. Cool looking insect and great photos. Happy Sunday!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-48490611865836013012012-08-26T05:40:09.045-07:002012-08-26T05:40:09.045-07:00Great photos, as always. The drug runners would k...Great photos, as always. The drug runners would keep me away. Glad you made it out safely.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07343040992394808973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-18666734457867026272012-08-26T05:04:34.656-07:002012-08-26T05:04:34.656-07:00Wow! great shots!
I like hiking a lot...
Great to ...Wow! great shots!<br />I like hiking a lot...<br />Great to see well-organized places for rest...<br /><br />have a great Sunday!<br />xoxo, Juliana<br />[pjhappies.blogspot.com]Julianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00396400833453680309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-35050166384345716442012-08-26T04:54:41.051-07:002012-08-26T04:54:41.051-07:00It is the first time I have seen the Tail Swallowt...It is the first time I have seen the Tail Swallowtails. It is a treat for me too.Thanks for sharing~Friend of HKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06022839220905276885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-40735787513904726702012-08-26T04:45:58.169-07:002012-08-26T04:45:58.169-07:00I enjoyed your adventure!I enjoyed your adventure!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10924547158802290714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-91544689515066982472012-08-26T04:03:43.838-07:002012-08-26T04:03:43.838-07:00I can often be found hiking or kayaking alone, and...I can often be found hiking or kayaking alone, and find it easier to get "lost" in the experience (not literally). I have never had any encounters with people doing things they shouldn't out in the wilderness, but it is always in the back of my mind. Around here it would be likely be illegal hunting or fishing before anything else.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-47390958049276498212012-08-26T02:05:04.152-07:002012-08-26T02:05:04.152-07:00Indeed a very scary episode...
I used to hike alon...Indeed a very scary episode...<br />I used to hike alone and the only defense was a storm whistle. How do you want to be prepared for such an encounter!<br />But you tamed a tiger... moth that day! :-)Thérèsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14354559064351144704noreply@blogger.com