Greetings from Tucson, Arizona! Here is Arizona's state bird (Cactus Wren) on the state flower (Saguaro Blossom). Birds are active at Sabino Canyon this month. Some of the saguaros are blooming and the pollen and nectar are attracting many bird species, especially White-winged Doves.
White-winged Dove on Saguaro
Gila Woodpecker, Northern Mockingbird, Gila Woodpecker,Cactus Wren, Curve-billed Thrasher, White-winged Dove
Cactus Wren on Saguaro in Sepia ToneFor more Cactus Monday fun visit Teri's Painted Daisies.
what fabulous photos! I really love the way I can see alll those blooms coming out of the top of the cactus!
ReplyDeleteWhat amazing photos! The blooms are beautiful,
ReplyDeleteHappy Cactus Monday!
Exceptional pictures. That little cactus wren sure seems to enjoy those flowers. That last shot is quite amazing.
ReplyDeleteThose are fantastic pictures, and the saguaros are just amazing flowers! What an enjoyable post!
ReplyDeleteFabulous photos. Someday I hope to be in AZ long enough to see the Saguaros bloom. I am living vicariously through your wonderful photos.
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Great shots Diane. I love the dove with head buried. I heard cactus wrens throughout the canyon hike but rarely saw them and gone too quick for a photo.
ReplyDeleteAmazing pictures!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed these very much!
What a joy it must have been to see this!!!
HCM!
Those cactus blossoms must be yummy the way the birds go after them. Your shots are great.
ReplyDeleteWow! These images are great!
ReplyDeleteReally spectacular!
How did you managed to capture the birds so naturally on cactus?
Thank you, these are rare and unique shots!
HCM Diane:)
Beautiful pics Diane..you get a glimpse of all the lovely birds too...Thats a double 'mazaa' it means double delight:)
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Fab shots as always...They are blooming here in Surprise as well...I just never seem to have my camera with meat the right time! HCM fellow cacuteer! :)
ReplyDeleteSuperb shot! It might be hot in there but the pictures are so cool, soothing to the eye and relaxing!¨HCM:)
ReplyDeleteFantastic shots!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird photos, I especially like the top one of the Cactus Wren! I sure would like to see the Saguaros in bloom some day, may have to plan on staying longer on my next trip.
ReplyDeleteI imagine they must be extra careful on those sharp cactus needles but that's probably silly.
ReplyDeleteAmazing photos, Diane! The birds look like acrobats on those spines. The sepia tone looks great too.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photographs!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great shot of the wren on the Saguaro!!! Excellent photography!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy CM!
What an incredible picture! You sure document the Cacti life so thoroughly. Love coming here to see what is showcased.
ReplyDeleteThank You so much and have a wonderful week - HCM!
what lovely photos, all of them are just amazing, the first and the last are my favorites. State bird on a state flower, wow!
ReplyDeleteHi Diane, I enjoyed catching up on your blog posts. LOVE the Mourning Dove pictures and of course the Goldfinches. I also enjoyed seeing all of the different looking cactus. The latest post on the state bird and state flower is GREAT also. I have never seen one of our state birds, the Mockingbird. I saw one in TEXAS but not in Tennessee!!!! ha
ReplyDeleteHave a great day.
Hugs,
Betsy
These images are magical. Seeing these giant cactus in bloom is amazing enough, but then to see the birds perched on them busy doing what birds do, just brings them alive.
ReplyDeleteThat is another amazing shot.
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Wonder how those birds "walk" around those stickers on the cactus? Think they're saying - ouch, ouch, ouch.....?
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your lovely pictures!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing.
I absolutely love the first photo. Like all the birds on the cactus. The white winged dove is cool.
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