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Ok for a non cycling day, almost. But really left us sort of hungry.
11 months agoSame as Scott, we dedicate a day with lots of breaks to assemble bikes and install racks.
11 months agoDon’t feel bad. If everything goes well, I’m always happy to break two hours.
11 months agoMmm! What a feast! A zero jammer, I think the Classens would say.
11 months agoYes, yes, yes! It’s a great tailed grackle, and a Mexican grackle (alternate name for the same species), and a female. Coincidentally we just saw our first of the winter today too, here in Boulder City.
11 months agoNice shot! At this time of year it could be either one, but I think based on bill length it’s most likely a western.
11 months agoBuen viaje! Bring back some great bird shots!
11 months agoNice to see Jim and Sue’s faces here. We’ve missed them!
11 months agoSo fun to see you off on your latest adventure!
11 months agoNo crying, unless it's because we aren't going too!!!!
11 months agoMost lizards do not actually hibernate like mammals. They become very slow at lower temperatures and in AZ, the species that tolerate cooler temperatures such as side blotched lizards can often be found on any warm day even in the winter. At higher elevations there are lizards that actually hibernate, so it really depends on location and species.
In northern states the number of lizard species is very small...
Fun fact. Some lizard and snake species lay eggs in their southern range and have live birth in north... not enough time for eggs to develop if laid in the ground, but the adult can move around and make use of residual warmth.
Now you are really confused?
So that would differ from my standard technique of cycling by, waving the camera, and shouting "Where, where!"!
p.s. Watching Attenborough - it's so amazing what great video it's possible to get, obviously with the right technique, gear, and time.
Looking forward to what you come back with, The Yucatán looks like such an extraordinary birding region. Pro tip: it helps to stand still when you’re taking a shot!
11 months agoSmooth travels. I hope all of your luggage shows up when and where it should.
11 months ago
Thanks Scott. We were starting to feel inadequate and incompetent, but can now elevate our performance to just average.
11 months ago