Wildlife safari at Cabela’s

Surely I’d been transported back in time two years.  The renowned Big 5 of South Africa fame stared me in the face.  I cautioned Berta to back away.

But come on, we were at Cabela’s.

An overwhelmingly HUGE store providing equipment for everything sport.

Although I did spend time in the hiking boot department with no satisfaction.

I had more fun checking out all the animals on display.

They were everywhere.

Cold chill.

Look out!

I would have enjoyed this view.

Our World-Stretch

Scrub jays, along with other birds, at the feeders provide great daily entertainment.

Occasionally a Rock Squirrel shows up.

It’s really a little too big to get on the feeder.

And it’s a big stretch from the branch.

But I guess it’s worth it in the long run.

You looking at me?

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Just never know what kind of wildlife might be seen driving through the forest.

Young Merriam turkeys follow an adult.

This lone beefalo didn’t know which side of the road to run to.

At first I thought this was a stump critter.

But I saw movement and stopped for a closer look.

My first golden eagle seen on the Kaibab Plateau.

Chip n Dale

And I don’t mean the well greased male dancers.

But these two sure danced around on my truck tires.

Most visited post

Do you check your blog stats? I’m not obsessed with stats, maybe because it’s a number thing, but curiosity wins occasionally. According to blogger my most visited post with 800 page views since published (only 11 comments), early in my blogging February 14, 2009, is “Working with Wildlife”. Feel free to check it out, and bump the number up some more. ;)

She’s back

After yesterday’s bird seed feed by a local Mule deer doe the word must be out about good eats.

But Mike raised the feeders a little out of reach.

He says that’s OK because the birds don’t mind heights.

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Friday morning Mike caught this sweetheart helping herself to the birdseed.

For more wonder sights around the world go to Scenic Sunday by clicking here.

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Just Outside My Windows

Shaky Sunrise
This was not taken this morning because I slept in on my lazy day off, the first of three days.

Pigmy Nuthatch
I’ve been surfing all day and taking pictures through my windows.

Broad-Tailed & Black-Chinned Hummingbirds
I was filling this 64 ounce feeder every day last week. Then I got busy and it was empty for a couple of days.

Female Broad-Tailed Hummingbird

Finally got around to filling it today. The only time I went outside because it was a grey day with just a little rain.

Broad-Tailed Hummingbirds - note one in flight

The chip and squeak of multiple wing hums constantly get my attention.

Kaibab Squirrel
I can’t get enough of these squirrels. Looks like it's been sticking its nose in something.

Hide & Seek
Wonder if it thought I couldn’t see it.

Steller’s Jay & Band-Tailed Pigeon
These two chased each other into the tree.

Band-Tailed Pigeon
Later more pigeons flew in but the pics were blurry.

Golden-Mantled Ground Squirrel
These squirrels are everywhere, but usually moving so fast I can’t get a shot.

I love when the wildlife comes to me.

Hey, this is my 200th post since mid-October!

Working with Wildlife

Have I mentioned I was an animal keeper?

Me & baby Gracie Bobcat

You can read about this incredible experience at Geogypsytraveler by clicking here.