Hi folks,
The house Dan and I are renting literally backs onto the Rillito River bed (dry now). There is a GREAT path for walking on our side and a paved path for biking on the other side. It is amazing how much nature we have just through the gate in the wall just on the other side of our walled yard.
We went for a great walk this morning and I took some photos. There are lizards galore, of course, some quail, a rabbit, and we came across the cutest Round-Tailed Ground Squirrel.
Now, for more about the bats. All the bridges in Tucson are home to thousands and thousands of Mexican Free-tailed bats. They are a huge part of the insect pest-control for the area. What a coincidence that we live just 3 minutes or so from the largest bridge with the biggest population!!
Now, I know that bats are not for everyone, but Dan and I happen to love the little critters and have been thrilled to watch the last couple of nights as they swarm under the bridge and then fly off for dinner, just about 7pm on the dot here! Bat watching is big here and they are having an event here this coming Saturday night. Too Cool!!!!
2 comments:
amydan,
glad you arrived in one piece and didnt end up like a dead oklahoma armadillo. you left just in time, there is a hint of fall in the air, leaves starting to change.
HH news: andrea n paul to be onc techs, cathy J going per diem, is moving back to batavia to be near folks. Dont get too close to the bats, lots of rabies. catherine
Hey, Amy, I'm with Catherine. Glad you got there ok. How did the cats do? They enjoying their new home? Your house looks like it's going to be great. :-) I see Catherine told you about the new Onc techs so I thought you might be curious about me. I am leaving Highland. I'm moving on. I, too, may go west. Don't know yet. Taking one day at a time. Anyway, my last day is Sept 19. Coming up very soon. Have fun in your new house. :-)
June
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