Karen Parrow

A black kitten with a white mustache and a perfect set of white whiskers is gazing into the viewers eyes while having her head petted.

Will you just look at these whiskers! Monsoon is a rescued kitten up for adoption soon. She has the cutest butt wiggle when getting ready to pounce on her toy mouse. Help her find her fur-ever home. #AdoptDontShop Follow her story here: www.instagram.com/thestormdrai...

One white cat paw with black, pink, and black and pink toe beans.

Monsoon offers up her beans to help provide a little comfort and a break from doomscrolling.
💔 Minneapolis #RescueCats

A tuxedo kitten with a permanent milk mustache is laying on their side with one set of pink with black dots toe beans peeking out from a tail curled around a white paw. Their eyes are closing in a slow blink.

Monsoon is being so brave and showing their beans 🫘
And all 3 of the storm drain crew are slow blinking back at me. 😍 #CatRescue #TheStormDrainCourt

3 kittens huddled in an enclosure. Two are tuxedo cats. One with a white triangle on their face (Storm) and the other with an adorable white mustache (Monsoon). The third (Nimbus) is perched on top of the others. Nimbus is white with a dark eye mask and nose. Both Nimbus and Monsoon are facing the camera. Storm is looking away slightly.

New coworkers are a hoot!

I got new coworkers too! They’ve been living the storm drain life in Phoenix. On day 2 of being INSIDE, we have a little loafing and churro eating. 😀. (They have a bed. I need to get some Velcro to keep them from knocking it on the floor.)

3 ten-ish week old kittens are huddled on a blanket. Nimbus is white with a dark mask and tail. Like a cloud that might just bring a little rain. Storm is black with a white nose. Just barely visible in the kitten puddle is the eye and ear of Monsoon. A black kitten with a permanent milk mustache.

These three gremlins have been hanging out in my entryway. Finally got them inside and am beginning the socialization process. Meet Nimbus, Monsoon, and Stormy. Together they form the Storm
Drain Court. They’d love a follow here: www.instagram.com/thestormdrai...

I recently added this bird to my life list. What a hoot to watch.

My nemesis bird right now.

A white heron is perched on an outcropping of plants in a marsh. It’s holding very still and staring into the water with its neck pulled in ready to strike.

Great egret activating statue mode at #BolsaChicaWetlands, California. 🪶

A small white egret is perched on a walkway railing. Its feathers are ruffled giving it a lacy, delicate look.

Snowy Egret watching for the right moment to snag some lunch. #BolsaChicaWetlands, California 🪶

So chaotic! It was a lifer for me so it doubled the fun.

*splashing.

The rail is shaking off the water from its bath by twisting its head quickly so that the water spray looks like a frilly collar.

Ridgway’s Rail slashing about in the morning sun at Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, California. 🪶

So active! I could have watched much longer than I did.

The egret has its wings up like an umbrella in order to shade the water. Its reflection is nearly a mirror image in the still water.

A reddish egret on the hunt for breakfast. Bolsa Chica Ecological Preserve, California. 🪶

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?