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This is a Graylag goose (domestic type) at Watson Lake Park north of Prescott. I had to triple check my identification of this goose. This is in the lower lake area. Very nice facilities.
www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Graylag_Goose/overview
Graylag Geese are one of the most common and conspicuous species of geese across much of Europe. Wild Graylag Geese are very rare in North America, but domestic geese (which are descended from Graylag) are common sights in farms and parks. In the wild, these big, loud, orange-billed geese nest in wetlands and lakes. They graze for food in grasslands and agricultural areas and form large flocks outside of the breeding season.
Wild Graylag Geese are very rare in North America, but you're likely to see domestic geese descended from Graylags in parks and farms. They can vary considerably in appearance, and if you report them to eBird, record them as "Graylag Goose (Domestic Type)."
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watson_Lake_(Arizona)
"Watson Lake is one of two reservoirs at the Granite Dells, in Prescott, Arizona, that was formed in the early 1900s when the Chino Valley Irrigation District built a dam on Granite Creek. The City of Prescott bought the reservoir and surrounding land in 1997 to preserve it as recreational land. Local rockclimbers use the granite cliffs above and adjacent to the lake for top-roping and lead climbing. The lake is also the home of TriCity Prep Rowing Crew, a local high school team and only rowing team in Northern Arizona.
prescott-az.gov/rec-services/recreation-areas-prescott/la...
"Located about four miles from downtown Prescott, Watson Lake offers a variety of outdoor activities for everyone. Boating enthusiasts will find convenience with two boat launches and options for canoe and kayak rentals. Fishing is a delight with carp, catfish, crappie, and largemouth bass swimming in the lake. If bird watching is your passion, head to the nearby Watson Woods Riparian Preserve, endorsed by the Audubon society, boasting hundreds of bird species including eagles and pelicans.
"For hikers, the easily accessible Peavine and Iron King Trails, both close to the lake, provide a pleasant and relatively flat terrain. During the summer months, visitors can set up camp at the available campsites, equipped with restrooms, showers, picnic tables, grills, fish cleaning stations, and a boat ramp. "
I'm learning that if I can't get out hiking, I should pay more attention to what I can see. This morning's Carport Shot gave me a beautiful, uplifting start to my day without my going anywhere.
(And the neighbor appreciated my help in uncovering her car.)
Sunset at Lynx Creek near Fain Park a month ago.
During spring runoff, Lynx Creek really does turn into a creek. For a good portion of the year, it's a dry wash.
After leaving Lynx Lake, I stopped at the Highlands Center for Natural History. It was closed on Sunday. I wandered around the grounds. It looks like an interesting place. This looked like a great addition the Happy Bench Monday Group. HBM!
"The Highlands Center for Natural History is a regional hub for lifelong learning through outdoor education. We nurture a meaningful sense of place and foster an appreciation for and knowledge of the Central Arizona Highlands. The development of both onsite and offsite outdoor education programs and partnerships provides opportunities for our community to understand the connections between humanity and the natural world, inspiring all to live in a respectful and sustainable way. We believe that everyone has a fundamental need to connect with the natural world.
"Originally the Community Nature Center, an organization that hosted programs using a 20-acre natural site in the Prescott Unified School District, the Highlands Center for Natural History has served the residents of Central Arizona for nearly three decades. The Highlands Center was formed in 1996 and assumed the mission of the original organization. Since that time the Highlands Center has grown to offer an 80-acre campus in the Prescott National Forest near Lynx Lake, has built remarkable facilities, and now offers community events and outdoor educational programs and opportunities year-round."
Working the Jasper housing development here in Prescott Valley along the Iron King Trail. PV is growing by leaps and bounds.
Prescott Valley, Arizona
January 3, 2018
Took this photo at Fain Park Lake in Prescott Valley, AZ about a year ago. He swam back and fourth and I finally got him to swim thru the golden waters and at 90 degree angle which high lighted his beautiful colors.
A weeping willow at the start of summer. Taken using a manual Meike 8mm f3.5 fisheye lens. Prescott Valley, Arizona.
Our apples, peaches, pear and Redbuds are blooming.. Roses are leafing out, all under 5-6 inches of snow this AM. Forecast is 3 more inches with thunderstorms possible.. Pictures were dark. Has to lighten them up a tad. The solar lights are still on peeking through the snow
Its still snowing
It has been a while since I have done any digital cross processing. This image truly needed it. I tried about a dozen other "tricks" I know for a little over an hour before the final treatment you see here.
This was an awesome night of shooting with Nate (genzapata) at the local carnival. I am really anxious to see some of his shots as he had the guts to ask for a lot of portraits. I am still too shy I guess ... working up the courage slowly.
It seems all I am doing these days is pulling from the archives. I have not had time in weeks to go shoot new material. I am really hoping that I can gather new images on Monday (day off) or even sooner.
This is a fixture that hangs over the doorway of the local kids dentistry. The building itself looks like it was torn straight out of Roger Rabbit. There is not a terrible amount of processing done to this image other than some levels and hue/saturation.
Listening to: Radiohead - Dollars & Cents
I figured I'd post a little Monsoon Flashback since there's a winter storm raging here in Arizona. This was taken back in September
The fishing pier (left) hangs into the empty Fain Lake (Prescott Valley Az), and the dam is visible at the end of the mud puddle.
This artificial lake (there is only one natural lake in Arizona, this is not it) was drained so that sediment can be removed.
While on a Valentines day drive out on the Perkinsville road I saw this single lonesome yucca out in the middle of nowhere, and figured it might make a neat picture. Hickey mountain still had some snow on it which made a nice backdrop.
As usual when I dont take my camera to town the antelope were next to the fence today. There was a nice buck, bigger that this one I seen two years ago
An Arizona Grey Squirrel sitting on some old rubble. These squirrels are a lot shyer than the other two squirrel breeds in Arizona and aren't nearly as aggressive as the red squirrel. Urban Forest Lakes Park, Prescott Valley, Arizona.
Like the previous photo of a patio table with snow, this bench seat covered with snow seemed like a fun shot to try for with pattern and contrast. Taken at the Quality Inn, Prescott Valley.
A large heron standing in the water, probably watching for fish. Urban Forest Lakes Park, Prescott Valley, Arizona.
Great Blue Heron trying to fish before nightfall. I photographed this shot about two hours earlier than the last upload.
The ice was so thin I believe the Heron knew that he really did not want to fall thru into the freeze cold waters and that's why he became statue like for quite some time.
Temperature was 7 Degrees Fahrenheit with a wet cold wind...who knows with wind chill I'd say around 10 below.