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Roger Simmons
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Birds, Words, Pics + TV

Grand Canyon West – absolutely amazing

Roger Simmons, February 15, 2024February 16, 2024

During our recent trip to Las Vegas, my wife booked us on a trip to the west rim of the Grand Canyon. It was absolutely amazing.

The west rim is on land owned by the Hualapai Tribe, part of their reservation. It’s definitely less crowded that other parts of the Grand Canyon, which made the trip even more special.

And, of course, I was able to photograph some new birds: Ravens (which are everywhere around the canyon) and a Rock Wren.

Grand Canyon West, Arizona, February 2024.
Grand Canyon West, Arizona, February 2024.
Grand Canyon West, Arizona, February 2024.
Grand Canyon West, Arizona, February 2024.
Grand Canyon West, Arizona, February 2024.
Grand Canyon West, Arizona, February 2024.
Grand Canyon West, Arizona, February 2024.
Grand Canyon West, Arizona, February 2024.
A Joshua Tree on the road to Grand Canyon West, Arizona, February 2024.
A Joshua Tree on the road to Grand Canyon West, Arizona, February 2024.
Raven, Grand Canyon West in Arizona, February 2024.
Raven, Grand Canyon West in Arizona, February 2024.
Raven, Grand Canyon West in Arizona, February 2024.
Rock Wren, Grand Canyon West in Arizona, February 2024.
Rock Wren, Grand Canyon West in Arizona, February 2024.
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