October 30, 2018October 30, 2018 by kritterspaw

Ring Tale

We have explored the backroads of Arizona extensively. Along our travels we have been fortunate enough to see all sorts of amazing scenery, and wonderful animal sightings. I always feel blessed to have these great animals cross our paths at the same time they cross ours. Some animals are common to see, elk and deer for instance. Others, not so much, but we have seen… bobcat, turkey, and even bear.

On a recent trip to Sedona we saw this elusive little critter practically under our feet. We spot lighted him with our flashlight and caught a fleeting shot. It’s a ringtail cat!

Apparently, it’s the Official State Mammal of Arizona (who knew?). They have a fox-like face with pointed ears and a long distinctive tail. The ringtail is part of the raccoon family… note, the familiar striped tail. They live in a riparian habitat in the rocks near water, making Sedona a prime area (apparently). They are noctural creatures, only coming out at night. So, we were lucky to catch of glimpse of him.

We had been taking night shots at an overlook in Sedona when he scurried across us, curious what we were he came back for a another quick look. Funny how that happens. Sometimes it is all about being in the right place at the right time.

See more Sedona pix…. https://kritterspix.com/2018/10/30/sedona-az/ and https://kritterspix.com/2018/10/30/oak-creek-sedona-az/

October 20, 2018October 20, 2018 by kritterspaw

SnowFall

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arizona, autumn, az, color, fall, fall colors, leaves, maple, mogollon rim, northern arizona, rim, ritter, snow, snowfall
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Before Fall Colors have even popped yet, we got our first snowfall. Fall Colors dropped against the blanket of fresh snow made the maple leaves in their varying color stand out.

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I love the contrast of color Fall brings, with the green Pines, yellowing Oaks, and emerging reds amidst the scattered Maples. It’s a potpourri of color and textures.

The snow just adds another dimension in this already gorgeous time in our myriad of seasons we get to enjoy.

For more of my fall color photos, check out my post here… https://kritterspix.com/2018/10/20/first-snow-2/

October 12, 2018 by kritterspaw

Fall is in the air

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autumn, az, burn, fall, fall colors, forest, kritterspaw, leaf, leaves, northern arizona, ritter, squirrel, sunburst, trees
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We went out to check on Fall Colors, but it’s still a little early for this neck of the woods. Maybe next week will yield more color.

For now, we were happy to walk through the woods and take in the crisp air… as was this little squirrel we found.

Winter is coming. Storms are on the horizon, and we have already had our first snow. We’ll take it. Our burnt forest can certainly use a good soaking.

We’ll make another trek next week to check on colors again. It’s all good.

October 5, 2018October 5, 2018 by kritterspaw

Grand Canyon North Rim

It’s true that the South Rim is closer than the North Rim… by a bunch! But, give me the North Rim any day. The views are better, and the crowds less (that by itself is reason enough).

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