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Jan01

Photos of Arizona’s State Bird, the Cactus Wren

Posted on Jan 1, 2020 | 0 comments

October 29, 2017 By Tom Mangelsdorf Well, autumn is here with winter soon to follow. It’s a great time to get outside with your camera and see what kind of wildlife you can photograph. One of my favorite birds is the Cactus Wren. There are plenty of them to see this time of year…all it takes is patience, a camera and a good lens. Did I mention patience? Although plentiful, Cactus Wrens are wonderfully camouflaged for their desert...

May01

Spring Is Here! – Photographs by Tom Mangelsdorf

Posted on May 1, 2019 | 0 comments

April 30, 2018 By Tom Mangelsdorf Spring officially began on March 20 and will last until June 21. This time of year is one of the best times to put down the TV remote, forget about politics and spend some time enjoying our beautiful weather (okay, late June might be just a little hot). If you’re a photographer, this is also the prime time of year to explore all that nature has to offer. For me, the best of spring’s offerings is...

Jan01

2017 – The Year of the Birds by Tom Mangelsdorf

Posted on Jan 1, 2018 | 0 comments

December29, 2017 By Tom Mangelsdorf The close of an old year and the beginning of a new one is a good time to take stock of things accomplished and things to look forward to accomplishing. With regard to my bird photography, I’ve chosen five of my favorite bird images that I’ve captured in 2017. They run the gamut from a tiny songbird to a large raptor. All of these were taken in my back yard or within a mile or two of my house. This...

Dec15

Desert Gold – Finches That Is

Posted on Dec 15, 2017 | 0 comments

December 15, 2018 Article and Photographs by Tom Mangelsdorf’ One of the most colorful birds that are native to our Greater Pinnacle Peak area is the beautiful Lesser Goldfinch. They are generally found foraging for seeds and sometimes small insects in trees and shrubs. They’re fast fliers and can cling to any small branch at just about any angle. These bright yellow birds love thistle and they’ll find it just about any place...

May15

Photos: Hummer Fights Feather

Posted on May 15, 2017 | 0 comments

April 27, 2017 By Tom Mangelsdorf Did you ever get ready to go out, and then notice a pesky piece of lint on your clothes? Try as you might it’s sometimes difficult to grab and remove it. This Anna’s Hummingbird recently had a similar problem with its wardrobe. d The Peak Welcomes Your Comment The Peak invites you to share your thoughts about this article by using the “Submit a...