Linda's Magic Workshop - Linda Britt Design

 Getting ready to leave Yesterday was a red letter birding day!   Peter and I went to Willow Lake, Prescott AZ to see if indeed over 100 American White Pelicans were visiting.   We could see a large white mass at the edge of the lake as we parked, took out our cameras, tripods, binoculars and the scope!   We were armed and ready! It’s a short rocky walk to the water’s edge and we were not the only humans looking.   We walked as close as we dared without alarming them and set up the equipment.   As the sun warmed the pelicans, they started swimming toward the center of the lake and eventually took flight.   It was mesmerizing to see them ride the thermals as they flew to their next destination.   1st section of panarama 2nd section of panarama 3rd section of panarama Swimming to the center of the lake Riding the thermals

Sweetwater (Water Reclamation Ponds) in Tucson is one of my favorite places to visit and do some nature meditating.   Sometimes it smells a little foul; sometimes it doesn’t.   You just take your chances!   It is a popular site for birder’s as the 7 ponds (which might be full or not) draw a variety of birds.   On my recent visit to Tucson I just had to go see what birds were visiting and walk the trails.   It is so easy to regain a sense of peace in this place.   Of course I had my trusty camera and am sharing what I saw with you 3 Turtles Sunning Solitary Sandpiper -He's been here several months  Great Horned Owl  Beautiful Yellow Warbler Great Egret at the top of a tall tree - searching for food in the water below.  Pie-billed Grebe - in reflection  A Surprise! 3 American White Pelicans Red-winged Blackbird - if you've got it, flaunt it!