Desert Photo Retreat

Desert Photo Retreat Sitting on 10 stunning saguaro studded acres, we have a couple of permanent photography blinds.

As the temperature continues to rise in the Sonoran Desert, we try to support the wildlife by providing a constant sourc...
06/18/2025

As the temperature continues to rise in the Sonoran Desert, we try to support the wildlife by providing a constant source of water. This image is a COMPOSITE of some of the creatures I photographed in the past few days with my camera trap over 2 consecutive nights! Cognisys Scout wireless system with 2 Cognisys flash heads, triggered with a beam sensor in addition to a PIR. Nikon Z6ii camera, 1/200, f9, ISO 2000. Nikon Z24-50 at 24mm.

This Bobcat visited our water hole at Desert Photo Retreat last night. Image captured using Cognisys system including be...
06/14/2025

This Bobcat visited our water hole at Desert Photo Retreat last night. Image captured using Cognisys system including beam sensor, Scout camera box and 2 Cognisys flash heads. Nikon Z6ii, 1/200, f9, ISO2000. Nikon Z24-50 at 24mm.

Screech Owl at my water hole.
06/02/2025

Screech Owl at my water hole.

06/02/2025

A rattlesnake visited my water hole!

Great Horned Owl coming in for a drink at the water hole.
05/29/2025

Great Horned Owl coming in for a drink at the water hole.

Early morning view from inside one of our 3 photo blinds. Four House Finch coming in for a morning drink.
05/27/2025

Early morning view from inside one of our 3 photo blinds. Four House Finch coming in for a morning drink.

A good looking Mountain Lion visited our water hole at Desert Photo Retreat. Captured on camera trap.
05/27/2025

A good looking Mountain Lion visited our water hole at Desert Photo Retreat. Captured on camera trap.

Female Black-headed Grosbeak.
05/19/2025

Female Black-headed Grosbeak.

Bobcat peeking around a log at the water hole.
05/14/2025

Bobcat peeking around a log at the water hole.

Pyrrhuloxia with his crest raised and blowing in the wind.
05/11/2025

Pyrrhuloxia with his crest raised and blowing in the wind.

Great Horned Owl coming in for a drink at our water hole. Desert Photo Retreat, Marana, Arizona.
05/11/2025

Great Horned Owl coming in for a drink at our water hole. Desert Photo Retreat, Marana, Arizona.

I love seeing the Saguaro cactus bloom, here with a House Finch enjoying the flowers. Taken at Desert Photo Retreat, Mar...
05/05/2025

I love seeing the Saguaro cactus bloom, here with a House Finch enjoying the flowers. Taken at Desert Photo Retreat, Marana, Arizona.

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Marana, AZ
85658

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