What other northern parts of the globe have weather patterns similar to our monsoon and how does our resulting flora and fauna compare to theirs?
Vince Pinto
Nature Journeys: Spring Bioblitz
One fine April day, binoculars in tow, I set out with the aim of finding, identifying, and appreciating as many species as I could.
Nature Journeys: Spring Migration
April is a prime time for birding in our Sky Island region, as resident, wintering, and neotropical migrants are all present.
Nature Journeys: Gray Hawk, Ghostly Grim Reaper
Though our Raven’s Nest Nature Sanctuary hosts many raptors, it is the 18-ounce gray hawks that capture my imagination the most. Their characteristic call is a lilting, haunting whistle.
Nature Journeys: Size and Shine of the Sexes
Sexual dimorphism abounds in the Sky Islands, from deer and jackrabbits to raptors, songbirds and rattlesnakes.
Nature Journeys: Winter’s Winged Wayfarers
The dead of winter in Arizona’s Sky Islands can be an exciting time for those who watch birds — especially this year.
Nature’s Journey: Milking the Monsoon
Our summer rains were well-spaced and deep reaching. But yesterday’s green carpets and walls of vegetation are tomorrow’s fire hazards. What to do?
Nature Journeys: Sky Island Shams
Hardly a day goes by when I fail to encounter a Sky Island invertebrate mimic, from the animated jumping spider to the zone-tailed hawk.
Nature Journeys: Sky Island Giants
We have a good number of large species in our area, from tarantula hawks and wild turkeys to the giant saguaro and elusive jaguar.
Nature Journeys: Through the Lens of Texas Mulberry
Texas mulberry fruit. Photo courtesy Western New Mexico University Our much-anticipated monsoon season has at long last arrived. With excellent early July rainfall totals in many Sky Island locations come […]