When The Desert Breathes
There is a moment every summer in Southern Arizona when the desert seems to exhale. a juvenile Great Horned Owl stays in the shade to stay cool After weeks of shimmering heat, towering thunderheads begin climbing into the afternoon sky. The scent of creosote drifts through the air after the first drops of rain, washes begin to flow, and a landscape that looked lifeless only hours before suddenly bursts with movement. For birders, monsoon season isn't just a welcome break from triple-digit temperatures. It is one of the most exciting times to experience nature in Southeastern Arizona. Northern Beardless Tyrannulet Early mornings become refreshingly ...
