You can see that I'm not in Evansville at the moment.....no thanks to American Airlines. After a horrible trip out, we finally arrived in Tucson a day late, but with all our luggage. If you read the papers you know that AA had a "computer glitch" that shut down their whole computer system and grounded lots of flights on Tuesday...the day we left home! We spent 6 hours in our own airport, then made it as far as Dallas to find that our next flight was cancelled and we had to spend the night...without luggage, of course. Finally made it here on Wednesday about 24 hours later then we wanted to be here. What a day!
But the trip was worth getting here! Here is a lizard that lives in my sisters flower pot.
A Gila Woodpecker
My favorite quail :-).....Gambel's Quail
An Abert's Towhee. They are the most colorless washed out looking birds. A lot like a female Cardinal, only with none of the red.
Lesser Goldfinch
Lots of House Finches. I think this pair are courting.
This silly White Wing Dove tried to get on the feeder.
A shot of it on the ground.
Trying to balance.
My sister wanted a photo of these Agaves. I Googled them and think they are "Octopus Agave" or Agave Vilmoriana.
I got a bonus....a Gila Woodpecker on the back side on one.
They are very tall!
The White Wing dove again.
Getting ready to go somewhere....more later!
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Hi Mary, We heard about that American Airlines glitch --but had no idea you all were caught up in it... Yipes!!!!
Interesting how Doves across the country are all a little different from each other.. But their heads/faces are similar... Our Mourning Doves love to plop down on the plate feeder and just sit there for long periods of time... They are keeping all of the other birds off of the plate I guess!!!! ha
I've never seen an Agave before. They really are tall, aren't they?
The male House Finch is singing to his lover!!!!
Have fun in Zona!!!
Hugs,
Betsy
Wow, what a horrible start to your holiday, but I'm glad it's been worth it already! Looks like you and Mike are enjoying yourselves and....it's looks sunny there! (-:
After that start, your holiday can only get better ... and looks better already. My Mom and Dad lived in Tucson for a few years back in the late 70s early 80s. April is a good month to go as it sure can get hot in the summer months.
Enjoy your time there. I will be watching for all those new pictures.
Welcome Mary! You arrived just in time for some gorgeous weather! I hope we get to meet. My grandson has a birthday this weekend but perhaps next week? I hope you enjoy your time here. Sorry about the flight!
Whenever I see quail with that silly bobble on their heads, I think that can't be real, but it must be...
I love the sunlight through the dove's wing feathers!!
Glad you got to your destination safely!!!
Enjoy the warm sunshine. It's cold and wet back in Indiana again.
Looks like you have had a bunch of different birds and critters to photograph. Those quail are really pretty.
Have a great time!!
I have not been blogging...but was just checking yours and a couple others. What a trip...or rather what a start to your trip. I hope it is better coming home.
Wonderful photos...and bet you are warmer than us right now. It was spitting snow here today. Or maybe I should say over in Illinois. Not sure about here. And I put on my long-handles again.
HI Mary...No lizard for me in my flowerpots thank you : )
I do like those Quail too!!
Crazy dove must have been real hungry I don't remember ever seeing one try that!!
That plant is amazingly tall, but looks real picky!!
Have a great visit "enjoy"!!
Grace
There are always airport stories. Glad you got there safe. Seeing lots of goodies already. Keep sending. Enjoy.
Great photos! I am glad to learn about the Octopus Agave's name...I've been enjoying seeing them!
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