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#WordlessWednesday: Which Way Tour?

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For Wordless Wednesday, let your images tell the story.

Strolling through Gilbert Riparian Reserve
Who is the Tour Guide at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve?

“Serendipity was my tour guide, assisted by caprice.” ~Pico Iyer

Black-necked Stilt
Black-necked Stilt seen at the Preserve
Snowy Egret at Riparian Preserve
Snowy Egret at Riparian Preserve

Sharing for Marsha’s WQ: Be a Tour Guide and Earth Day, Denzil Nature’s NPC long-legged birds, Don’t Hold Your Breath’s Bird of the Week, and Cee’s FOTD (Honey Mesquite tree)

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57 responses to “#WordlessWednesday: Which Way Tour?”

  1. Your long-legged birds – Denzil Nature

    […] Terri took us to the Riparian Preserve in Arizona and introduced us to the Black-winged Stilt and Snowy Egret; two birds definitely worth a second look. […]

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  2. Nirjablangbaro Avatar
    Nirjablangbaro

    I just love the view

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      thank you!

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  3. robertawrites235681907 Avatar
    robertawrites235681907

    Gorgeous birds

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thanks, Robbie!

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  4. Linda Schaub Avatar
    Linda Schaub

    I like the birds here in this post Terri and the last image made me smile. Very clever! You could have had a category of “long” – the Stilt: a long-legged and long-beaked bird (do they name it Stilt for the long legs?) Also, Egret: a long-necked bird.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Linda! I was so happy to get these nice close ups of birds I hadn’t seen or been close enough to photograph before. I just went with the long-legged theme Denzil offered.

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      1. Linda Schaub Avatar
        Linda Schaub

        They sure were close-ups … long legs are good for long walks, directions or no directions. 🙂

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  5. Bay Photos By Donna Avatar
    Bay Photos By Donna

    Gorgeous shot of the Black-necked Stilt!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Donna!

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  6. Alison Avatar
    Alison

    Great quotes Terri

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Ali!

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  7. Nancy Avatar
    Nancy

    Beautiful mesquite in the background. Loving the bird photos, especially the reflection!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Nancy! That was a fun outing for us!

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  8. Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections Avatar
    Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections

    Spring is a great time to visit a nature preserve. Good captures, Terri

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      This may be one of my first visits to a nature preserve, Frank. Thank you, we have a couple in Spokane I plan to visit soon. Still waiting for warmer temps!

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  9. Prior... Avatar
    Prior…

    thanks for a mini tour – and your photos are wonderful
    I like the bright blue shirt in that first photo – it adds sich a nice contrast and element to that photo

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Yvette, glad you enjoyed the tour. Hans’ blue shirt against the yellow mesquite was what caught my eye 😁

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      1. Prior... Avatar
        Prior…

        ☀️😊

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  10. Miriam Hurdle Avatar
    Miriam Hurdle

    What asunny day in the first photo. We had heavy hail today. I try not to think of the sunshine state and be patient here. Those birds are telling good stories.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      That was in Gilbert AZ, Miriam. I wore shorts and a tank top that day. In 3 weeks I needed more winter clothes to visit 6 states. 🤣

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      1. Miriam Hurdle Avatar
        Miriam Hurdle

        No wonder, Terri. Do we ever get that kind of sun in the northwest? I thought you were home. Are you still traveling? 😃

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      2. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
        Terri Webster Schrandt

        We are home, a week now. 3 weeks is long enough on the road and away from home. Spokane can get some heat in July!

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      3. Miriam Hurdle Avatar
        Miriam Hurdle

        That’s good that you’re home, Terri. As I said, I love traveling, but I miss my routine and my bed. I know Portland was very hot in the last two summers. I went ahead to start planting flowers.

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  11. Graham Avatar
    Graham

    Love that stilt and the reflection, and the flowering tree is a beauty.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Graham! The preserve was really lovely.

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  12. bushboy Avatar
    bushboy

    Love the birds Terri and that tree is so beautiful 🙂

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Many thanks, Brian! I loved all the colors in the first one 🙂

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  13. Michelle Avatar
    Michelle

    Beautiful photos! What great shots of the birds. And I love the yellow blooming trees. Is it is palos verde?

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you! I believe it is a mesquite. The Riparian Preserve was truly amazing.

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  14. KymPossible Avatar
    KymPossible

    Beautiful! Birds make even the most beautiful gardens more lovely! Visiting from WQ today

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Kym! I appreciate you stopping by 🙂

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  15. Cee Neuner Avatar
    Cee Neuner

    Oh what a fun post and beautiful photos, as always. 😀

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Cee!

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  16. Susanne Swanson Avatar
    Susanne Swanson

    Love these photos, Terri!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Susanne! My phone and my lumix got a great workout at this preserve!

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  17. I. J. Khanewala Avatar
    I. J. Khanewala

    Wonderful. You have two good looking waterbirds.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you! It was nice to see them fairly close up for a change.

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  18. Marsha Avatar
    Marsha

    This post ticks off a long list of challenges! I love the picture of Hans talking. He is definitely the guide, with his guide dog to ensure that he finds all the birds. LOL Love your bird pictures. You are so talented, my friend! 🙂

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      And to think this post was in response to your tour guide last week and your WQ earth day this week, Marsha. When I saw Denzil’s bird challenge I had to add the two birds. Thank you so much, bestie! Actually I think Vanessa wanted to be the guide 🤣

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      1. Marsha Avatar
        Marsha

        I had already linked you to my Tour guide, so I only linked to this week, but I have you also as an inspiration. I did sort out pastel flowers. They turned out to make a beautiful display.

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      2. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
        Terri Webster Schrandt

        I couldn’t resist posting it for both of your prompts.

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      3. Marsha Avatar
        Marsha

        You are just too cute! You are linked to both posts, but in different places. Talk to you soon. We head to Vegas tomorrow. I’ll call you when we are on the trip.

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      4. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
        Terri Webster Schrandt

        Oh fun! I just recommended to som friends on Facebook who are there now to visit Boulder City just south of Vegas. Worth the drive.

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      5. Marsha Avatar
        Marsha

        Yes, it is!

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  19. D. Wallace Peach Avatar
    D. Wallace Peach

    It looks like a beautiful day, Terri. Wonderful nature photos too! ❤

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Diana! It was a warm 82 degrees, and I was prepared with shorts and tank top–the only time I needed these for the entire trip 🙂

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      1. D. Wallace Peach Avatar
        D. Wallace Peach

        It looks like summer (other than the flowering trees). I’m a little jealous as I sit in from the fire with cold toes. 🙂

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      2. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
        Terri Webster Schrandt

        Right? Sunny here…for now. Enjoy your fire Diana!

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  20. Jacqui Murray Avatar
    Jacqui Murray

    Definitely a good story from these photos.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Jacqui! This trip has many stories to tell!

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  21. Denzil Avatar
    Denzil

    Oh that stilt is such a pretty bird, and its reflection makes a super photo. Thanks for participating in my nature photo challenge Terri.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      I was so happy to capture the stilt’s reflection. Glad to be able to participate ☺️

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  22. willowdot21 Avatar
    willowdot21

    Beautiful colours 💜💜

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Willow! The tree is a mesquite which starts with bright yellow leaves that turn green. It made for the amazing backdrop 😁

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      1. willowdot21 Avatar
        willowdot21

        It’s so beautiful a little like our Forsythia bush which is very lush 🌹🌹

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      2. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
        Terri Webster Schrandt

        Oh that’s nice to know. It’s interesting to see new plant life for a change!

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