a short winter concludes!

Earlier this week, the entirety of Tucson got hammered with winter’s last hurrah. On our side of town, heavy snow … More

some february bugs

The past couple of weeks have been a little chilly in the desert, with a fair amount of rain, and … More

Its been a warmer past couple of days. The brittlebush (Encelia farinosa) is flowering, its yellow blossoms attracting honeybees and even … More

Without looking too hard, I’ve been able to find and identify several species of spiders in our backyard over the … More

This little Salticid was wandering on our ceiling this morning. It took a few tries, but with an insect net … More

Late January, until now, has always meant the land is locked in the iciest grip of winter, with whiteout-closed highways … More

The Broadway trailheads at Saguaro National Park East are reasonably accessible, especially the paved path, making flora and fauna viewing … More

The morning started off cloudless and cool, about 40°F. I decided to explore a trail I’d not yet walked, located … More

In September, at a pull-off along Saguaro National Park East’s loop drive, I caught a glimpse of a beetle in … More

Beetles come in every shape, size, and color – from the tiny, nondescript bark beetles to the large, iridescent scarabs. … More