The road into Portal. The "V" of the mountain is where we are going. |
The temps begin to fade. And hummingbirds and warblers make their last push back into their wintering grounds. While I hate to see them go, I am thankful for the much cooler temps that will follow in their wake.
Horse Lubber |
Mexican Sulphur on Salvia |
At Willow Tank, AZ |
Mexican Fox Squirrel |
Green Stink Bug |
I would also mention that the wildlife here outnumbers the human populations. The residents of Portal love the isolation from the rest of the world. There is barely any WIFI in the tiny town. In fact, in most of the places there isn't any connection at all!
Red-tailed Hawk takes flight from the canyon wall |
Blue-throated Hummingbird |
Portal sounds good to me. Peaceful, no wifi, sounds like the place were my old caravan is! No shop there but cows and birds for company. Love all your phtos especialy the 2nd one Chris.
ReplyDeleteHELLO Kreesh, i am back to blog again. If i were in the US i would have been walking, hiking, photographing and all that. And i also love to see what you see in those hikes and travels. I might not be fascinated fully by the birds, but insects and other creatures i love too. God bless.
ReplyDeleteWhat a marvelous world!
ReplyDeleteThat area looks so magical to my eyes. I love what your camera sees.
ReplyDeletePortal sounds a superb place to visit :) Such beautiful photos and I've fallen in love with the butterfly :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful journey through Portal - Loved all your gorgeous photos.
ReplyDeleteEverything goes better with friends I think - especially ones with a similar state of mind - which is what birding is!
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Wow! That Red Tail Hawk pictures is pretty amazing. I just love it!
ReplyDeleteGlad the shooter didn't get you. It's a shame we even have to think about stuff like that.
such beauty! love the squirrel and that lovely hummer!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots! Looks like a wonderful place!
ReplyDeleteHi Chris, Portal sounds like a great place for birding. Love the hawk shot and the beautiful hummer. Having nice birding friends is wonderful too. I hope you have some cooler weather soon. Enjoy your week ahead, happy birding.
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