Boondocking at the Buenos Aires Wildlife refuge
Boondocking at the Buenos Aires Wildlife refuge
We left the Buenos Aires yesterday. While it was super quite, and there were no people, there wasn’t much to look at. We like to have some kind of scenery, and this just wasn’t doing it for us. Expansive views of grassland and mesquite trees. I honestly think this place would be gorgeous in the spring.
We were hoping for way more wildlife, specifically birds. Yesterday we did two short hikes, were there was supposed to be a lot of birds. I think the drought has altered the birds habitat, and they don’t go there anymore. We did see a few small birds close to our camp spot.
And this coyote came super close to the RV. He pee’d on the spot where Torrey had gone that morning.
Al got up on the roof Tuesday evening with the spotting scope, to see what he could see. A couple of deer, falcons, and a great sunset.
Wednesday morning the full moon was beautiful as it set in the west.
Wednesday, we went on two separate walks in search of birds. The info I had, said that a lot of migratory birds stop here. The dogs just loved all the nice new smells.
We didn’t find any birds though.
We did find this awesome old homestead though. We love finds like this.
Don’t you love the color of this old metal?
The second place we went walking is called the Arivaca Cienega. I found the most beautiful butterfly there. This is a Pipevine swallowtail, and he just shimmered in the sun.
We got back to the RV fairly early, and decided to leave instead of waiting till morning. We had decided that we would head to Tubac. We heard about Tubac from an artist friend of ours. They have an art show here, and for such a small town, they have a pretty thriving art community. The art show started yesterday, so we thought this would be a great time to check out the show, and the town. We found a funky little place to park the RV in town, and we are going to check everything out today.
It’s a good thing we can be flexible. If we don’t like a place, we just get out the map, and find someplace else down the road. We are close to Nogales, Mexico here, so we will definitely be going there in the next couple of days.
Let the new adventure begin.
Such great shots. Nice one. Have a tremendous Thursday.
Best wishes Molly
It is cool to be able to just pick up and go… Pretty images. I love the cute sparrow, dogs and the gorgeous sky and moon shots.. Have a happy Thursday!
The colors you find in this terrain, Mary…..truly a gift for ME. This is so evident that artists of all sorts are valuable and are needed to help us all see things that we miss or never would think of. That pink metal, IT IS BEAUTIFUL! And of course nature itself, a prize. HAVE FUN! Anita
well I can see right now I going to have to get more cards photos when you pass through here in the future. We have been traveling back in time through our family history. Very interesting to say the least. Our winter has been mild and we are thankful for this. The East coast has gotten pounded. Our weather is changing. So glad we have a reporter out in the desert. Remember its all about the fun!
That old homestead would have had me putting my archaeology hat on for sure! I’d be there for a few days investigating. Gorgeous photos – that butterfly is incredible. I’d love to see the difference in that place in the spring, it would be a cool comparison. It amazes me how those little birds can land on cactus like that without skewering themselves! I never thought about coyotes out there – I see you had the pups on leashes for your walk, that was a really good idea.
I noticed the moon setting Tuesday morning I think. Of course I have a little point and shoot and the damn streetlight was right next to the moon so getting a good shot was out of the question. I’ll just have to live vicariously through yours.
I love your philosophy of the scenery. And I love the idea of a different view whenever you want.
love the sweet bird on the cacti and the coyote! awesome! can’t wait to see your new zone. :)
What a great shot of that coyote!!!…JP
we saw that gorgeous moon last night on the way to nose work class and mom wished so badly she could get a pic like yours, but no camera and on the highway, no chance. Nice job.
Beautiful photos
Well that’s a brave coyote!
Such a pretty place!
Well, it doesn’t look like it was ALL bad, just not all you thought it would be. How wonderful to have the flexibility to just move on!
Gorgeous colours in that sky! A lovely set of shots.
Gorgeous photos! We do mostly boondocking with our RV because it is usually so much more likely that you will see birds and wildlife when you are off by yourself.
Thanks! We love the solitude of boondocking the very most.
The idea of just up and leaving whenever you want to sounds quite appealing to me at the moment. :)
It is one of the great advantages of this life.
Al on top of the RV reminded me of the stories of Ansel Adams who had a platform on top of his vehicle for photography!
I can’t believe that birds can perch on cacti without getting skewered. I hope you enjoy your new spot!
Great looking place – and, after checking, I find its not in South America!
Cheers – Stewart M
Looks like beautiful scenery. Wonderfully captured. I first thought it was South America, too, but when you wrote close to Nogales I realized it was not the case. :-)
it looks like you see wonderful things!
These pictures are awesome!! I love them all! The one of your husband on the top of the RV is great! :) The colors are stunning! Glad you are enjoying your boondocking!