The Cardinals are a non migratory bird. However, both last winter and this winter they were not on the preserve until January. Perhaps a food supply issue causes them to move around southeastern Arizona.
The pics of the drug smugglers were from a wildlife camera and several days old when first checked. Border Patrol knows this is a hotbed area for smuggling and are in the area on a regular basis. They chased 6 smugglers a mile from here a couple of months ago and recovered the drug packs, but the smugglers escaped.
Don't you just love taking photos of the animals...especially the deer. We see deer across our fence quite often and sometimes in our yard if we forget to close the gates. Laura
You're certainly in an exciting area with the lion and the smugglers! Although I don't think I'd be too excited about either one.... well, maybe the lion from your safe distance! lol
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Is the cardinal headed north or does he winter there?
ReplyDeleteThe Cardinals are a non migratory bird. However, both last winter and this winter they were not on the preserve until January. Perhaps a food supply issue causes them to move around southeastern Arizona.
DeleteI found the drug smugglers to be creepy! Were you in a position to call the border patrol? Or would that have got you killed?
ReplyDeleteYour photos are really great! Love of nature shines through.
The pics of the drug smugglers were from a wildlife camera and several days old when first checked. Border Patrol knows this is a hotbed area for smuggling and are in the area on a regular basis. They chased 6 smugglers a mile from here a couple of months ago and recovered the drug packs, but the smugglers escaped.
DeleteDon't you just love taking photos of the animals...especially the deer. We see deer across our fence quite often and sometimes in our yard if we forget to close the gates.
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You're certainly in an exciting area with the lion and the smugglers! Although I don't think I'd be too excited about either one.... well, maybe the lion from your safe distance! lol
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