I was insanely lucky to get this western screech owl taking a nap in red chile peppers.3yr ⋅ BaileyImgs ⋅ r/wildlifephotography
I see a lot of scorpion misinformation on this sub, so I’ve put together a field guide to (most) of the scorpions you might encounter in the Tucson area.1yr ⋅ BaileyImgs ⋅ r/Tucson
The Sonoran Desert has received once-in-a-generation rainfall, turning the austere desert into a “jungle” of plants.2yr ⋅ BaileyImgs ⋅ r/botany
Discussion: Tree tobacco (Nicotiana glauca) may not be native here in the SW, but I think it is still beautiful.2yr ⋅ BaileyImgs ⋅ r/botany
Tarantula hawks lay their eggs in living tarantulas. Once hatched, larvae feast on the tarantula, avoiding vital organs to keep it alive long enough to feed them into adulthood. The wasp's sting is one of the world's most painful, but they won't bother you unless harassed. Respect our biodiversity!2yr ⋅ BaileyImgs ⋅ r/Entomology
I got to re-photograph one of my favorite plants this weekend. Graptopetalum bartramii is a federally-listed endangered succulent endemic to a sliver of southern Arizona.3yr ⋅ BaileyImgs ⋅ r/botany
