naturegirl Report post Posted May 26, 2015 For Mother's Day this year, my son & his girlfriend took me kayaking on the Salt River. The horses never cease to amaze me, but this was the first time I've kayaked through the middle of the herd. I couldn't have asked for a better Mother's Day gift than this. Plus a very nice man took our picture with a drone and e-mailed it to us. I'm the one in the back teaching my grandbaby dog how to ride on a kayak. I was sure hoping he wasn't taking pictures at first because Koa needed a little time to get used to riding on the kayak and it was a bit of an embarrassing adventure at first. I really don't know what to say, but what a cute smile (please zoom in on this one) These were taken during my feeble attempt at turkey hunting this year. I was supposed to go a different time, but ended up at the Tucson Mule Deer Federation Banquet and was so glad I did. I've never been to a banquet like that before and they do absolutely wonderful things for the mule deer in our state! It was almost better than turkey hunting, but not quite...lol I did manage to see the end of a rainbow (my first) while turkey hunting, lots of deer & elk, and quite a bit of snow but I struck out in the turkey department. REPTILES I recently came across this Gila Monster. I can still count on one hand how many I've seen in the wild. Patch nose snake that had recently eaten another snake (notice the lumpy body). Invasive soft shell turtle I caught with my fishing pole Glossy snake & I thought the picture of me taking this picture was kinda neat so I'm including it too. I do have a long lens, but I still have to get somewhat close. Greater Earless & Desert Spiny lizards A very angry Gopher Snake Photographed on foot at 50 yards (not by the lakes - this was a different unit). It was interesting. They are so different than deer or elk. I felt like I was their zoo and it was me they came to see. The little guy was a complete stitch to watch. He was running and jumping everywhere. Sure was fun to watch. And finally this summer don't forget to TAKE A KID FISHING! 19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkaholic Report post Posted May 26, 2015 nice posting - nothing like enjoying the outdoors and having fantastic photo's to remember and share as far as the cow - momma told him not to chew cactus - it was bad for his teeth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brndog1 Report post Posted May 26, 2015 Nice pics! Looks like a good time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PelaPapas Report post Posted May 26, 2015 I really enjoy seeing the pics you post up. Keep up the great work! My favorite is of the solo horse feeding in the water! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
218buck Report post Posted May 26, 2015 Cool pictures thanks for sharing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4Falls Report post Posted May 27, 2015 I always enjoy your posts and pictures Christina. The only problem is, they remind me how much I'm missing out on. Keep up the good work. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8OWHUNT247 Report post Posted May 27, 2015 Way cool photos!! Thank you for sharing! Looks like a great trip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted May 27, 2015 Looks like you enjoyed your day. Great pics! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6ANut Report post Posted May 27, 2015 As always thanks for sharing the pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capoeirajosh Report post Posted May 28, 2015 Amazing photos! Thanks for sharing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkslare Report post Posted May 29, 2015 Thanks for sharing great pictures Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Meyer Report post Posted May 30, 2015 Great Pic's. Thanks for sharing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted May 30, 2015 I sure did enjoy looking at your pictures. Don't get on here as much as I'ld like and I'm sure glad I ran across this thread. Your getting really good at this picture taking. Keep'em coming! TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TRKHNTR Report post Posted May 31, 2015 great photo's a lot of diversity of wildlife. thank you for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
