The editor of Arizona Highways Online Magazine chose my picture for “Photo of the Day” a few days ago, and used this caption.

“Hardy ponderosa pines cling to the slopes of Sunset Crater in Northern Arizona.”

I wonder if those pines have all burned and what it is like there now. And I wonder how long this lovely park will be closed.

Bald Eagles at Glendale Ponds this morning.

White-faced Ibis

Great Blue Heron at Glendale Ponds, wondering where the water is.

Flower from my morning walk. May all of you have a good weekend. And to those who work weekends, as I did for many years in hospitals and clinics, be sure to enjoy your days off during the week.

One more of the America Coot and babies. These Coots are such protective parents, chasing off anything that comes close. I look forward to them every spring.

Veterans Oasis

Great Egret flies over a dry pond at Glendale Recharge Ponds. For many months about half the ponds have been dry, reflecting the drought of course. Still, Egrets and Herons are usually there.

Scott’s Oriole

Common Gallinule (Moorhen)

American Coot youngster – Trying to get out of the reeds and to Mom. So ugly it’s darned cute. Veterans Oasis.