Category Archive

Great horned owl.

I really enjoy listening to these guys at night.  In the past they have nested on a cliff on a property, this year I’m not sure yet.  This is actually a captive owl I photographed last weekend during the raptor show at the Sonoran Desert Museum.  Great show by the way.

It has been a busy week at the Desert Photo Retreat – we have had visits from Bullock’s, Hooded and Scott’s orioles!  All such beautiful birds.

Gambel’s Quail from the upper photo blind.

We are running a great special at the Desert Photo Retreat for the month of April.  If you book before April 1, you can have exclusive use to the entire property including both photography blinds and can stay in the Airstream which is situated in a beautiful, secluded setting surrounded by saguaro cactus, huge boulders and lots of wildflowers all for just $180!   Two people; $240.

If you want one on one personal help with your photography, creating pleasing bird perches, you name it – we are also offer 20% off private instruction as well.  Follow the link for all the details:  Desert Photo Retreat overnight special.

Northern cardinal.

A northern cardinal and brittlebush wildflowers last week at the lower photo blind.

Gila Woodpecker.

These guys are everywhere except at the lower blind where for some reason the mockingbird aggressively chases them away.  It tolerates all other wildlife, and even tolerates these guys at the water drip, but not near the lower feeders!

Northern Mockingbird.

Northern Mockingbird with Parry’s Penstemon wildflowers last night at the lower blind.

Do you want to learn more about attracting and photographing birds and other wildlife?  How about setting up perches, photographing wildflowers and landscapes?  Well, we have one spot left for our Arizona Photography Workshop next month!

Northern Cardinal.

A new photo from the lower blind.

Northern Mockingbird.

A photo from the lower blind last week at the Desert Photo Retreat.