naturegirl Report post Posted June 5, 2015 I've been to Boyce Thompson Arboretum a few times over the years, but it has been quite awhile since the last time I went. I fondly remember my first visit when my next door neighbor invited me along on their family trip to the arboretum. I was absolutely amazed with the rattlesnake that was sunning right next to the rock-lined path. My daughter & I went to the arboretum last weekend to attend a lizard walk. The volunteer host Wild Man Phil was awesome and is also the owner of Stumpy the Tortoise. I've met Stumpy in the past and I was impressed with how well he gets along with 3 legs and 1 wheel. Phil's son is already volunteering at the arboretum and sharing his knowledge. What better way for children to learn than from other children My daughter & I took along our cameras as picture opportunities were plentiful. We also learned a lot about lizards. It turns out the tails I've accidentally pulled off will regrow most times, but it can inhibit their chances of mating in the future. It appears that many female lizards can tell if a male's tail has been broke and regrown. If it's a regrown tail, most times she will choose another male with a natural tail. The push-ups lizards often do are territorial gestures and not exercises like I may have possibly thought. We ended the trip with a picnic lunch under a tree at the arboretum's picnic area where there were a few birds vying our attention. Below are some photos taken at the park. Dogs are welcome and water dishes (for the dogs) are provided at each drinking fountain. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4Falls Report post Posted June 5, 2015 I need to make it there one of these days. I've passed by so many times. Looks like a great time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ_SAWBUCK Report post Posted June 5, 2015 My wife took the kids the other day they had a blast! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted June 5, 2015 That pond is loaded with Gila Top Minnows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturegirl Report post Posted June 6, 2015 Funny I didn't ask about the fish...lol. Anyone recognize people in the photos? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Report post Posted June 6, 2015 Anyone recognize people in the photos? Yup! I see Paul!! Great pictures! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idgaf Report post Posted June 6, 2015 The cardinal looks like it has a chip on its shoulder for being a cardinal. It took me a bit to figure out what was wrong with woodpecker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
