Birds at the Desert Retreat near Marana, AZ the morning of March 23, 2023
Mar 24, 2023 19:42:32 #
We just spent 3 full days photographing birds at the Desert Retreat where Ron has two blinds set up for us - one for the afternoon and one for the morning. The morning blind is at a reflection pool, so lots going on, and a couple squirrels too.
If you are ever in the Tucson area in winter or early spring, rented some time at the Desert Retreat bird blinds is a productive and fun experience. It is a wonderful way to spend the winter and get out of the Idaho snow.
I used a Canon R5 with a 100-500mm lens for all of these images that I shot in about 3 hours.
If you are ever in the Tucson area in winter or early spring, rented some time at the Desert Retreat bird blinds is a productive and fun experience. It is a wonderful way to spend the winter and get out of the Idaho snow.
I used a Canon R5 with a 100-500mm lens for all of these images that I shot in about 3 hours.
cactus wren
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canyon towhee
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guilded flicker
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Harris's antelope ground squirrel
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mourning dove
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rock squirrel
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white-crowned sparrow
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white-winged dove
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a brief desert shower got this mourning dove to lift its wings
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Harris's antelope ground squirrel
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Mar 24, 2023 20:43:07 #
I've spent many winters in Tucson, but never heard of this place. I will definitely check it out next time I'm down that way!
Nice photos btw!
Nice photos btw!
Mar 24, 2023 20:50:05 #
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Mar 24, 2023 21:52:57 #
lukevaliant wrote:
white crown shot is perfectly timed!
I got lucky a little and using the electronic shutter at 20 images per second helps to catch this pose. Both images on either side of this one were deleted!
Mar 24, 2023 21:54:46 #
Retired CPO wrote:
I've spent many winters in Tucson, but never heard of this place. I will definitely check it out next time I'm down that way!
Nice photos btw!
Nice photos btw!
here is the web site
https://desert-photo-retreat.com/
Mar 24, 2023 21:56:32 #
John Gerlach wrote:
Thank you! I'll keep it on file!
Mar 24, 2023 22:03:34 #
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Mar 25, 2023 05:45:31 #
John Gerlach wrote:
We just spent 3 full days photographing birds at t... (show quote)
Excellent set John.
Mar 25, 2023 05:46:06 #
Mar 25, 2023 07:34:51 #
Your Cactus Wren is my favorite. Thanks too for the details of the gear used, IDs of the animals, and the Desert Retreat info.
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