Tucson shutterbugs share their shots
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Dawn at Picture Rocks
Dawn at Picture Rocks on July 19, 2016 approximately 6:03 AM
By Joe OlexaGreat Horned Owl
Wings Emerging
By Ellen RussellGreat Horned Owl
Watchful Eye
By Ellen RussellA Day at the Aquarium
My two boys Chase and Ryan visiting the Marine Life Aquarium in Phoenix, AZ photo taken by Michael O'Brien
By Jenniffer BarryHouse Finches
"Outdoor" House Finches enjoying saguaro fruit in our northwest Tucson yard on June 20, the hottest day to date in 2017 and second hottest in Tucson history.
By JOHN CALLAHANBusy Bee
Chris Allinson took this picture of a very busy bee pollenating sunflowers in her backyard.
By Christine AllinsonDear Deer In My Front Yard
We have many deer follow what seems to be a wildlife trail along the front of our home in Pima Canyon Estates.
By David ChakmakianWhat do they eat?
Gila monsters eat newborn rodents, rabbits and hares, ground nesting birds and lizards, and eggs from birds, snakes and tortoises.
A Gila monster may feed only a few times a year, but one good stuffing can last a whole year. Adults are capable of consuming 35 percent of their body weight in a single feeding.
By Mark WolfsonDragonfly at Agua Caliente Park
This photo was NOT retouched! Taken with iphone 6s.
By Becky DockinsRainbow over Thimble Peak
This photo was taken on a clear day before the monsoons arrived!
By Becky DockinsButterfly Majesty
Taken at the Tucson Botanical Garden. I got more than I bargained for with free tickets available through Tucson Public Libraries!
By Becky DockinsNight-Blooming Cereus. The Queen of the Night
The Night-Blooming Cereus is in full bloom here at Pusch Ridge Stables Equestrian Center near the Catalina State Park
By Jake GillespieCactus blooming in our front yard
One of the cactus started to bloom in our front yard
By Joe OlexaBobcat mom cleaning kitten
A bobcat mother and four kittens visited our patio recently. Here she gives her little one a lick on it's way to nurse.
By Robert BillupsBobcat nursing kittens
A mother bobcat and four kittens visited our patio on the northwest side last week. She would leave for short periods of time and then return to let her kittens nurse.
By Robert BillupsBobcat Mother
A bobcat mother looking at down at her four kittens as she was about to leave our patio wall. We live on the northwest side of town.
By Robert BillupsWaiting for mom
Three of four bobcat kittens who visited our patio. The third is in the shadow underneath the one standing while waiting for mom to return so they can nurse. The experience was an intimate look at these beautiful creatures as they make their way in our crowded world. We live in the Magee/La Canada area.
By Robert BillupsSouthern Arizona Wildlife Babies
Baby bunny taking refuge behind flower pot.
By Huguette OrendiGiant Colorado River toad
The pool skimmer is a perfect place to rest.
By Huguette OrendiBloom Night Duo
A pair of night-blooming cereus blooms at Tohono Chul's annual Bloom Night
By Karin HaileQueen Close-up
A close-up of a night-blooming cereus, or Queen of the Night at Tohono Chul's annual Bloom Night
By Karin HaileWater tower reminded me of GOT
Sun hitting tower after a storm
By Hector MorenoSunrise along Silverbell Road
This is a photo of the Sunrise along Silverbell Road south of Ina Road on 1/23/2017 at approximately 7:15 AM.
By Joe OlexaTucson sunrise
This was taken along Grande near I-10 showing the Sunrise. It was approximately 7:30 a.m.
Joseph OlexaSouthern Arizona snakes
A rare sighting in Tucson: a king snake killing a rattlesnake by constricting it.
Teresa WertheimerSwallowtail butterfly
A giant Swallowtail Butterfly, Papilio Cresphontes. Photo was taken in Picture Rocks, near Marana Sept. 25, 2016. --- Joseph Olexa
Joseph OlexaHawaiian Beet Webworm Moth
A Hawaiian Beet Webworm Moth, Spoladea Recurvalis. The Hawaiian one is found all over North America. He's pretty small. Photo taken in Picture Rocks, near Marana on Sept. 25, 2016. --- Joseph Olexa
Joseph OlexaButterfly in Picture Rocks
My name is Joseph Olexa. This photo was taken in Picture Rocks in my backyard on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. I have some flowering bushes planted to attract them, and I get a variety of butterflies every day. The blue flower they are perched on was bought at the Desert Survivors Nursery on 22nd Street, west of I-10. The butterflies really like it. The plant is about 3 years old now.
Dove on saguaro
Joseph Olexa found this white wing dove sitting on a saguaro on Cortaro Farms Road east of I-10 on May 11, 2016.
Joseph OlexaOld Pueblo shutterbugs
John Pasalis took this photo of bighorn sheep on Push Ridge. They are to the north of La Reserve.
John PasalisOld Pueblo shutterbugs
Spring time looking toward the Catalina Mountains. Taken on the Douglas Springs trail in the Rincon Mountains. Photo by Bradford Kublin.
Bradford KublinOld Pueblo shutterbugs
John Pasalis took this photo of bighorn sheep on Push Ridge. They are to the north of La Reserve.
John PasalisOld Pueblo shutterbugs
Sabino Canyon Feb. 23, 2016. Photo by Bradford Kublin.
Bradford KublinOld Pueblo shutterbugs
Full moon over Tucson taken Feb. 22, 2016. Photo by Bradford Kublin.
Bradford KublinOld Pueblo shutterbugs
View of the entire Catalina Mountains from the Rincon Mountains taken Feb. 21, 2016. Photo by Bradford Kublin.
Bradford KublinOld Pueblo shutterbugs
Taken in the Rincon Mountains at bridal wreath falls. A frozen branch hangs in the waterfall.
Bradford KublinOld Pueblo shutterbugs
Bradford Kublin calls this "Fire and Ice."
Bradford KublinOld Pueblo shutterbugs
I took this in my front yard today. I think it's a great reminder that javelinas are still wild animals and should be given plenty of space. I took this through my kitchen window.
John Smith via FacebookOld Pueblo shutterbugs
Sue Bush shot this photo of a fox visiting her yard.
Sue BushOld Pueblo shutterbugs
This owl was submitted by Judy Maury.
Judy MauryOld Pueblo shutterbugs
Three deer in the snow. Photo by Irene Baker.
Irene BakerDid you know?
The Gila monster apparently was named for sightings near the Gila River - and because its appearance brought to mind a monster.
Irene BakerOld Pueblo shutterbugs
Hawk with fledgling. Photo by Irene Baker.
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Photo by Yerly Sanchez.
Yerly SanchezOld Pueblo shutterbugs
Photo by Yerly Sanchez.
Yerly SanchezOld Pueblo shutterbugs
Photo by Yerly Sanchez.
Yerly SanchezOld Pueblo shutterbugs
Photo by Yerly Sanchez.
Yerly SanchezOld Pueblo shutterbugs
Photo by Yerly Sanchez.
Yerly SanchezOld Pueblo Shutterbugs
Stray bullmastiff with a Tucson sunset. Photo by Greg Ganos.
Greg GanosOld Pueblo Shutterbugs
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Paul W. Morris sent in this sunset photo taken from his porch.
Paul W. MorrisOld Pueblo shutterbugs
Paul W. Morris sent in this sunrise photo taken at 5:45 a.m. from his porch facing east.
Paul W. MorrisOld Pueblo shutterbugs
These are another two of the five Harris’s hawks that were apparently on a hunting party. Photographed on Moore Road between La Canada and La Cholla just south of the Air Park.
Devin RusselOld Pueblo shutterbugs
This, I’ve been told, is a Leucistic Red-Tailed Hawk. Somewhat rare, it has a condition that’s similar to albino-ism. According to the Nat’l Park service web site, "Leucism is a genetic condition in which parts or all of an animal's body surface lack cells capable of producing any type of pigment.” I photographed this apparent rarity out on Moore Rd between La Cholla and La Canada on Sept. 8, 2015. I also submitted photos to the Tucson Audubon Society for examination and confirmation.
Devin RusselOld Pueblo shutterbugs
I captured this shot of a Harris’s Hawk just the other day on Moore Road between La Cholla and La Canada. There were a group of five hanging out on the telephone poles alongside Moore Road.
Devin RusselOld Pueblo shutterbugs
I photographed this stunning Peregrine falcon atop a telephone pole on Thornydale Road just south of Arthur Pack park.
Devin RusselOld Pueblo shutterbugs
This is a adolescent Cooper’s Hawk I captured (photographically) in my backyard in Oro Valley.
Devin RusselOld Pueblo shutterbugs
The butterfly is an American Snout, it sort of has a long nose that resembles a stem of a dead leaf, hence the snout name.
Joseph OlexaOld Pueblo shutterbugs
The yellow rocket is a Big Betty Kit from Quest Aerospace.
Joseph OlexaOld Pueblo shutterbugs
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The yellow rocket is a Big Betty Kit from Quest Aerospace.
Joseph OlexaOld Pueblo shutterbugs
The yellow rocket is a Big Betty Kit from Quest Aerospace.
Joseph OlexaOld Pueblo shutterbugs
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Tucson sunset.
Joseph OlexaOld Pueblo shutterbugs
Hummingbird.
Joseph OlexaOld Pueblo shutterbugs
Hummingbird.
Joseph OlexaOld Pueblo shutterbugs
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Cooper's hawk.
Bobbi WigginsOld Pueblo shutterbugs
This is my 12 year old kitty Lulu looking at herself in the mirror. She usually waits on the wall by the front door for the mailman. This is the first time she discovered 'another' cat was waiting, too.
Dee BreiOld Pueblo shutterbugs
A beautiful young buck was eating weeds in my neighbors' driveway across the street. I just happened to look out my window when I saw him. Quickly grabbed my Blackberry and quietly opened the front door. I was about 100 feet snapping away. He just stared at me and then continued with his lunch. My neighborhood is rural in the Tucson Mountains west of Silverbell. We see lots of wildlife but in 30 years this was my first deer sighting. It was awesome.
Dee BreiOld Pueblo shutterbugs
Barrel cactus flowers.
Eugene HugelenOld Pueblo shutterbugs
Mourning dove and babies.
Eugene HugelenOld Pueblo shutterbugs
Killer bee on lantana.
Eugene HugelenOld Pueblo shutterbugs
Best friends: Two ground squirrels playing in the afternoon in the Rincon Valley.
Patricia HowellOld Pueblo shutterbugs
Great View: Lizard taking in the afternoon view in the Rincon Valley.
Patricia HowellOld Pueblo shutterbugs
A prairie dog enjoying a dinner of prickly pair fruit.
Patricia HowellOld Pueblo shutterbugs
Nap Time: A bobcat getting ready for an afternoon nap at the Arizona Desert Museum.
Patricia HowellOld Pueblo shutterbugs
Surprise Guest: A bobcat licking his paws after eating his dinner of bird eggs. He was a surprise visitor on our neighbor’s yard wall.
Patricia HowellOld Pueblo shutterbugs
Ready for a Dip in the Spa: A strange insect sitting on the top of the spa.
Patricia HowellOld Pueblo Shutterbugs
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Rainbow.
Robert WendelOld Pueblo Shutterbugs
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We welcomed the new year with snow in Marana, AZ.
Laura StaffordOld Pueblo Shutterbugs
We welcomed the new year with snow in Marana, AZ.
Laura StaffordOld Pueblo Shutterbugs
Bronco posing with a great saguaro.
Karin HaileOld Pueblo Shutterbugs
Ironwood Elementary's adopted pet Desert Tortoise, Michelangelo.
Karin HaileOld Pueblo Shutterbugs
Ironwood Elementary's adopted pet Desert Tortoise, Michelangelo.
Karin HaileOld Pueblo Shutterbugs
A bird nesting in a saguaro taken near Costco in Northwest Tucson.
Karin HaileOld Pueblo Shutterbugs
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My Yorkie, Brody getting ready to explore MT Lemmon ... August 29 2015. Gloria Rodriguez.
Gloria RodriguezOld Pueblo Shutterbugs
Storms over Pusch Ridge in Oro Valley.
Gerry LawfordJavelinas in Southern Arizona
I took this in my front yard today. I think it's a great reminder that javelinas are still wild animals and should be given plenty of space. I took this through my kitchen window. Send us your javelina photos to eds@tucson.com, or post it to the Star's Facebook page at facebook.com/arizonadailystar
John Smith via FacebookRelated to this collection
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