Karen Parrow

A small pine tree clings to the edge of the Mogollon Rim against a backdrop of brilliant blue sky. Wilderness extends as far as the eye can see.

Another gorgeous day in Arizona. I’m glad I’m able to escape the world for a bit. #Arizona

A Stellar’s Jay (blue body with a black/gray head) is perched in profile on a moss covered branch. It has a black crest and vibrant white eyebrows

I love these birds. We don’t see them at our feeder in the desert so it’s a treat to see them up here on the Mogollon Rim. I call ‘em Punk Rock Shouty Birds. 🪶 #ArizonaBirding

The narrow lake is bordered by pines as it extends out of view. Wind is disturbing its surface. The sky is a vibrant blue, but is partially obscured by large fluffy white and gray clouds.

Gorgeous hike today. It was needed. The dappled sunlight on the lake- the scent of the pines-the wind rustling the trees…I feel grounded again.

A male bluebird taking flight from a branch. Its wings are spread and a bit blurry. Gorgeous blue head and rusty belly are featured.

Timeline cleanse. Here’s a Western Bluebird that was at the trailhead before I had my camera settings ready. 😜. But I got more than just just the feet this time. 🙂 🪶 #ArizonaBirding

I love their little horns! Such a cool bird. Congrats on the lifer!

A tree is silhouetted against the setting sun on the rim of the canyon.

I hope everyone can find some inner peace and rest up to fight again.
#GrandCanyonNP

A very large black bird leaps into flight from a rocky cliff. Its white armpits are just visible.

This is California Condor 1319. Hatched in the wild on 5/1/2024. It is the only offspring so far of Father 885 and Mother 967. I could not zoom out fast enough as it took flight. My goodness does it have wings that go on forever. Nearly 10’ 🪶 #ArizonaBirding #CaliforniaCondor

What a great experience!

So adorable!

A very large bird with a bald, brown head standing on the ground. Its prominent beak is in profile.

Success!

So excited I forgot to add 🪶 and #ArizonaBirding #CaliforniaCondor

A very large bird with a brown nearly bare head standing on the ground. Its head is turned so you can see its massive beak. One wing has a radio transmitter. The other has a tag with a star on it that is visible in the next picture.

The same bird in profile starting to spread its wings. Its white armpit is just visible.

Omgomgomg!!! We found a California Condor. Meet Star. Hatched 5/1/24. Father 885. Mother: 967

Even the call of the condor leaves something to be desired. 😂

Fingers crossed we see one this evening. I’d love to see one in flight or sunning itself in the morning light. I heard a description of how when they spread their wings it’s like the universe itself is unfolding.

Out in the open too! Congratulations on the lifer.

In the shade? We were looking for them opening their wings to the sun in the early morning hours. Do they leave guano streaks on the rocks in a favorite roosting place?

A raptor soaring away from the viewer in the Grand Canyon. Just enough features are visible to identify it as a turkey vulture.

Will leaving binocs and cameras behind increase the odds of seeing a California Condor? I got this crappy shot of a turkey vulture with my short lens yesterday that had me excited for a bit. Maybe I leave everything behind. 🪶 #ArizonaBirding

Vocal little birbs!

A small gray bird with a tuft on its head is taking flight from a barren branch with a crystal clear blue sky in the background

Our quest to see a California Condor has reached the three day mark with zero success. But we did see this cute Juniper Titmouse. 🪶
#GrandCanyon #ArizonaBirding

The canyon looks less deep here with the Colorado River clearly seen meandering through it. Tans, browns, and reds make up the landscape.

East end of the Grand Canyon. #Arizona

A phallic looking flower bud in front of a large leaf is featured. A small cluster of male flowers is also visible along with tendrils twining around a metal trellis.

It’s a girl!

#Loofah #ArizonaGardening

They didn’t die for flags and chants. They died for freedoms—speech, press, vote, dissent. We owe them more than a long weekend.

She is swimming on a blue pond and although her body is in profile her head is turned toward face the observer. Two feathers are dramatically out of place and curl up to almost touch her head. She’s giving off a strong “I’m too sexy for this pond” vibe.

Female Wilson’s Phalarope caught doing a bit of preening for #FemaleBirdDay. Females are more vibrant than males and engage in polyandry; males stay with the nest to incubate the eggs. Rock on, Sisters! 🪶 #ArizonaBirding

I’m glad. They are pretty adorable.

Thank you, Gerrit.

A small owl stands on a rocky mound in front of a blurry green background. One eye is visible as it gazes off to the viewer’s right.

A little Burrowing Owl for your Friday. 🪶 #ArizonaBirding

Peanut delivery is important!

During the summer in Phoenix not stopping demands some sort of curse. Forever cleaning melted chocolate off white upholstery, perhaps.

A small bird in profile sitting on a small leafless branch. It has a pale yellow wash on its belly, but is otherwise mostly gray. Two white wing bars are visible.

Let’s stick with the “I struggle to identify this bird” theme. Here’s a pretty little flycatcher. 🪶 Sierra Vista, Arizona 4/21/25 #ArizonaBirding

Thank you! The two pics were taken very close together. I thought I remembered tracking the bird in the first photo and then getting this pic when it turned so I thought it was the same bird. Studying your book helped me with the ID on the rufous. 😀 Still have lots to learn though.