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Category Archives: wildlife

Night Life at Casitas de Gila

January 18, 2012

Sitting quietly in front of Casitas de Gila Guesthouses late at night, one cannot help but wonder about what might be going on down along Bear Creek, a hundred feet below. What wildlife might be there in the darkness, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Bear Creek, nature, nature preserve, wildlife | Tagged | 1 Comment

Waiting for the Rains Time

June 24, 2011

It’s the “Waiting for the Rains Time” in the Southwest. After a mostly-dry and colder-than-usual La Niña Winter, and a cool and even drier Spring, the entire Southwest is exceptionally dry, and every living thing — humans, animals, birds, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Bear Creek, Bighorn Sheep, birdwatching, monsoon rains, native plants, nature preserve, New Mexico trees, wildlife | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

A Blessing of Rocky Mountain Bighorn Lambs!

May 6, 2011

What a treat! Two Rocky Mountain Bighorn lambs, born within the last couple of days, appeared around noon today on the cliffs across from Casitas de Gila Guesthouses on Bear Creek. Becky noticed the babies running along the side of … Continue reading →

Posted in Bighorn Sheep, wildlife | Tagged | 1 Comment

Springtime Amongst the Cottonwoods

April 3, 2011

Signs of Spring are everywhere on Bear Creek now. At last, our long, cold, dry La Niña Winter is over and the dormant, monotone-gray vegetation along Bear Creek is waking up. While a few late starters are still sporting furry … Continue reading →

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