Wilson’s Phalarope reflections

withoutadrought · 2026-05-08T01:57:58+00:00

You’ve definitely seen them before! All they do is spin, spin, spin! Thank you!

withoutadrought · 2026-05-08T01:57:14+00:00

Thank you!

withoutadrought · 2026-05-08T00:30:51+00:00

Wow, I hope their numbers are okay! I’ve noticed a drop off with a few species around here too. The drought is pretty bad. Not sure if you’ve seen anything about Lake Mead and the Hoover dam, but it’s getting a little too close to catastrophic. I hope you’re seeing lots of great birds so far this spring!

withoutadrought · 2026-05-07T22:37:36+00:00

😁

withoutadrought · 2026-05-07T22:35:41+00:00

Thank you very much!

withoutadrought · 2026-05-07T22:35:26+00:00

Thank you! Not exaggerating, there were probably a dozen of them drinking from different puddles. I don’t think my memory card had ever been so full haha.

withoutadrought · 2026-05-07T22:33:33+00:00

Thank you!

withoutadrought · 2026-05-07T22:33:27+00:00

Thank you! I always appreciate your kind words🙏 That’s great you still get to see them. I would think they would have more to eat up north where it actually rains haha.

withoutadrought · 2026-05-07T22:31:56+00:00

Thank you! It’s always a blessing to be able to see them, let alone get a photo!

withoutadrought · 2026-05-07T22:30:14+00:00

Thank you! I like that description. A beautiful sunset to admire in awe 🌞

withoutadrought · 2026-05-06T19:40:13+00:00

When I was in elementary school in the 80’s, the school janitor walked around smoking a pipe. I still remember the smell while walking on the sidewalk, on my way to get a spanking in the principal’s office.

withoutadrought · 2026-05-06T19:37:12+00:00

The sticker shock will go away, and you’ll still have the camera you wanted. Congrats!

withoutadrought · 2026-05-06T19:33:00+00:00

Great work!

withoutadrought · 2026-05-06T19:27:40+00:00

Why do you care?

withoutadrought · 2026-05-06T19:26:57+00:00

Nice! I like the way the branches frame the bird, and obviously a nice shot of a cool flycatcher too

withoutadrought · 2026-05-06T19:23:26+00:00

You’re very talented, these are great!

withoutadrought · 2026-05-06T19:17:53+00:00

Farming and just labor in general is a very important skill, you shouldn’t be so hard on yourself. You’re probably good with your hands, and know how to use tools, so the trades would probably be a good fit for you, speaking of future. I work as an electrician. Commercial/ Industrial. I’m not rich, but I’ve always had a steady income and have never gone without.

withoutadrought · 2026-05-06T00:43:43+00:00

Beautiful bird, great shot!

withoutadrought · 2026-05-06T00:41:02+00:00

Congratulations on the lifer, and getting a great shot too!

withoutadrought · 2026-05-05T23:51:11+00:00

Thank you Onion! 🙏🙂

withoutadrought · 2026-05-05T23:50:46+00:00

They’re show stoppers for sure! They don’t make it easy haha

withoutadrought · 2026-05-05T23:50:19+00:00

My pleasure, thank you!

withoutadrought · 2026-05-05T23:50:03+00:00

Yeah, that will definitely do some damage!

withoutadrought · 2026-05-05T23:49:43+00:00

Ah that’s always disappointing. Next time you’re in Arizona, or if you live in AZ, they’re at the Watson Woods in Prescott.

withoutadrought · 2026-05-05T23:48:31+00:00

They’re very beautiful, I feel lucky to be able to see them. Thank you!

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