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Outstanding owls
A barn owl ( Tyto alba ) captured by one of our wildlife cameras at the Borderlands Wildlife Preserve. There are approximately 200 species of owls recognized around the world that are found on every continent except Antarctica. They’ve adapted to thrive in all types of habitat, from snowy tundra to dense jungles, nesting in everything from saguaro cavities to palm tree bootjacks. Across their taxonomic order, Strigiformes, owls exhibit remarkable diversity in size, plumage an
Aspen Thies
Oct 145 min read


Species Highlight: Gray Hawk (Buteo plagiatus)
The Watershed Restoration Crew works throughout the borderlands, and recently we had a streak of gray hawk sightings — we collectively...
Aspen Thies
May 202 min read


Bird Baths
After a day of working in the field during the summer, nothing feels better than taking an ice-cold shower when you get home. I am sure...
Aspen Thies
Jul 10, 20242 min read


Birds of a Feather: Color
Spring swiftly turned into summer, and the local birds are putting on their best suits as they molt their feathers in time for the...
Aspen Thies
May 13, 20243 min read


Spring Bird Migration
As the snow atop the Sky Islands begins to melt and the world awakens to the warmth of longer days, the skies above Arizona will be...
Aspen Thies
Mar 21, 20243 min read


Snow Birds
As seasons change and temperatures drop, many animals prepare for the holidays by bulking up and hunkering down or migrating to warmer...
Aspen Thies
Dec 19, 20232 min read
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