The Places I Go

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Somewhere between Cave Creek and the sheep bridge is Humbolt Mountain, from the top of this mountain you can see all the other mountains worth seeing around Phoenix on the East side. You can also look down into Horseshoe Reservoir.

 

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From the West side looking East.

From the East side, down in the Verde River valley by the Horseshoe Dam.

 

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There is a hanglider ramp on the top of the mountain, as well as the aviation communications tower.

 

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We had watched the sun go down up on top of the mountain. We started down the winding road in the darkness when these odd birds started to land directly in our path on the road.
They would stay there until you got about a meter away and they would disappear.
I found out later they were Sonoran Poorwills.

 

[Dave]

Love the pics mate.

Haven't look at this thread in a while.

Keep the pics coming.

 

[fangars]

Always have to watch out for these things in AZ. They could ruin your day if you don't hear and see them first.

 

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Mostly harmless, they come out in the evening.

Another Poorwill

 

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Not all the views are glorious.

 

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Even the wild life can be a bit dull.

 

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South of Humboldt Mountain, are the Sears-Lay ruins. Not much more then a floor outline as far as to what is left of them. Built on a ridge that allows a view of most of the prominant land marks around Phoenix.

 

[Bvandermaat]

Bloody good photos Fangras. Keep posting them!