A few of the little critters we've seen.
This is the Round-tailed Ground Squirrel.
Very cute little guy we saw at Sabino Canyon.
Later there were two waiting outside the same hole in the ground.
This one looks a lot like a chipmunk, but is an Antelope Ground Squirrel.
My sister has several that come out to grab some sunflower seeds under the feeder.
"I'm so cute you know you want to feed me lots of food!"
And there is always at least one bunny in the yard.
And a lizard came out to enjoy the sunshine. Don't remember the name of this lizard.
I even found a couple of butterflies in Sabino Canyon, but don't have my butterfly book with me. (NOTE: Maybe a Sara Orangetip or a Desert Orangetip?)
This looks like a Hackberry Emperor, but western butterflies are different than eastern ones.
(NOTE: This may be the Empress Leilia, but not being familiar with western butterflies, it could also be the Hackberry Emperor as already noted, which is much more common everywhere.)
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7 comments:
HI Mary Well those little guys are so cute and I love the capture of the butterflies.
Cute critters....A lizard like that is something we Hoosiers aren't used to seeing.
Interesting critters. I like how the sunshine is lighting up the bunny's ears.
love the sun peeking through the bunny's ears. looks like you are having fun in the sun too.
those ground squirrels are just to cute for words...specially the antelope one.
A beautiful and delightful series of photos. Greetings from Montreal, Canada.
The little ground squirrels are always so much fun! We see them sometimes, dashing to and fro. There are a lot around San Xavier Mission. Have you ever been there on one of your visits?
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