Sweetwater Wetlands in Tucson: Yes we actually have at least one and probably more "wetlands" in Tucson although they are man made. Sweetwater Wetlands, Christopher Columbus, Reid and...

suntouched Loc: Sierra Vista AZ

Yes we actually have at least one and probably more "wetlands" in Tucson although they are man made. Sweetwater Wetlands, Christopher Columbus, Reid and Ft Lowell Parks all have sizable wetland type areas with variety of ducks and birds. And all are free to visit. I am posting a couple of images from Sweetwater Wetlands as it is my favorite and the most like an actual wetlands.

Overview of main pond at Sweetwater

Green Heron with catch

Nothern Shoveler

Great Blue Heron

CaltechNerd Loc: Whittier, CA, USA

Great pictures.

And what lovely additions to the city!

Sinewsworn Loc: Port Orchard, WA

Nice pics! Most people think of desert and dry, rocky savanna in around Tucson.

RS Loc: W Columbia, SC

Very nice!!
You reminded me that I have to get back to the Tucson area, camera in hand.
I was there during a couple of short visits to Fort 'Who-gatcha' while I was in the Army. (Ft Huachuca)
My wife has never been out there, and we hope to make it some day. Gotta figure the best time of year.
Again, very nice pictures and information . . .

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

Looks like and excellent place to find opportunities! That main pond is lovely.

RaeRae Loc: Seattle Wa

What lovely pictures!

MT native Loc: Big Sky Country — Montana

Thanks for sharing. I was just in Tucson and was not aware of these wetlands. On my next visit, I will be sure to stop by.

suntouched Loc: Sierra Vista AZ

I keep discovering a bit more about Tucson all the time. If you plan to visit and have a flexible schedule, late fall and late winter to early spring are the best times. Appreciate all the nice comments.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Nice photos all--the first one is my favorite.

greymule Loc: Colorado

suntouched wrote:

Yes we actually have at least one and probably more "wetlands" in Tucson although they are man made. Sweetwater Wetlands, Christopher Columbus, Reid and Ft Lowell Parks all have sizable wetland type areas with variety of ducks and birds. And all are free to visit. I am posting a couple of images from Sweetwater Wetlands as it is my favorite and the most like an actual wetlands.

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ebbote Loc: Hockley, Texas

Good captures Suntouched.

suntouched Loc: Sierra Vista AZ

Thanks for looking and commenting. Images taken with Olympus and Pentax :)

PS- the Great Blue Heron was taken way outside the len's range

AuntieM Loc: Eastern NC

How great that Tucson has these wonderful places for the wildlife. Very nice series.

PAR4DCR Loc: A Sunny Place

Visited Scottsdale a few years ago and did not see any scenes like this.
Would not expect to see this in Az. Well done suntouched.

Don

merrytexan Loc: georgia

suntouched wrote:

Yes we actually have at least one and probably more "wetlands" in Tucson although they are man made. Sweetwater Wetlands, Christopher Columbus, Reid and Ft Lowell Parks all have sizable wetland type areas with variety of ducks and birds. And all are free to visit. I am posting a couple of images from Sweetwater Wetlands as it is my favorite and the most like an actual wetlands.

nice set suntouched. the first shot is just beautiful and looks like a great place to hang out and shoot.