Author Archives: joeschelling

About joeschelling

Birding, butterflies, nature photography, and travel blog from right here in Albuquerque New Mexico.

Something a Little Different

Posted on July 5, 2019

While this update has some of the better pictures I’ve gotten recently of my usual birds and butterflies, there are also a few of a bit more unusual subjects and behaviors. Back around the middle of June (6/17), I headed … Continue reading →

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Late Spring Update

Posted on June 17, 2019

It hit me as interesting to realize how I put together blog updates for several different reasons, regularly changing the primary focus of a post. Often it’s a lot like a personal journal documenting what I’ve been up to over … Continue reading →

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Full On Spring

Posted on May 30, 2019

Spring has come on strong here the last few weeks with many species of birds arriving and beginning to nest, new species of butterflies appearing every day, and plenty of greenery and wildflowers following good winter precipitation. All that water … Continue reading →

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Northern Pygmy-Owl Encounter

Posted on May 10, 2019

Of the nearly 300 posts to this blog since March 2011, there have been very few that focus on a single species. This past Monday, however, a visit to Cienega Canyon in search of the Northern Pygmy-Owl provided one of … Continue reading →

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Birdathon and More

Posted on May 6, 2019

Most of the pictures for this posting were taken during last week’s Birdathon, with the rest from other outings from a week earlier. On April 24, a visit to Embudito turned up a Canyon Wren singing its heart out deep … Continue reading →

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More Birds and Butterflies

Posted on April 21, 2019

Spring’s really kicking into high gear around here with new for the year butterflies and birds, and baby owls popping up at almost all of the nests now. The day after my last post having read about a nesting owl … Continue reading →

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Time Flies

Posted on April 8, 2019

It’s always amazing to me how following a few weeks of not seeing much out there to photograph,  suddenly there’s lots of new sightings for the year and the pictures just start to pile up. So, apologies in advance, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Birding, Butterfly, Critters, Flowers, Photographs | 10 Comments

A Bit of Spring

Posted on March 26, 2019

The first day of spring arrived last Wednesday, and we’re finally getting a few calm, sunny days with fruit trees in bloom all over town, warmer days prompting a few spring wildflowers and a few more butterflies. We’re still waiting … Continue reading →

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Slow Days

Posted on March 15, 2019

More than 3 weeks have now passed since my last posting; following are a few of the better pictures I’ve gotten since then. Weather hasn’t cooperated very often lately, I’ve gotten busy with taxes and other menial tasks, and I … Continue reading →

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Bosque Trip and Owl Update

Posted on February 20, 2019

A month to go before spring officially returns and our weather has gone back and forth over the last two weeks. Usually still pretty cool all day, the typical clear and sunny weather is regularly disrupted with stiff winds, overcast … Continue reading →

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