Arizona City Western Daze

Evidently, this is an annual event. Big carnival type atmosphere with rides for the kids, lots of booths for selling wares, etc., and of course, food. I wasn't too excited about going, but Don insisted... "it's a pretty day, let's go see what it's all about." And I'm glad I went. This gentleman is a local wood craftsman. This bowl is made of Ironwood and it is truly very heavy. I have heard of Ironwood, but had never seen it or anything made from it. It was beautiful. I'm sure it says something about my personality that I love things made of wood and the beauty of the grain. I was fascinated with all the things this gentleman had made. All of these birds were from a wildlife shelter. They are wounded and have been rescued. This is a Harris's Hawk.

This falcon doesn't care for crowds of people and was rather agitated but he controlled himself nicely.

A screech owl like the one we have here in the park.

A barn owl. He didn't seem to feel very good. Now here's a really beauty. I've certainly never been this close to a Turkey Buzzard. He stretches his good wing. I enjoyed delicious nacho supreme which consisted of taco meat, beans, cheese, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, green olives & jalepeno peppers. Had never had the olives on nachos before, but it was quite tasty. Don was at another vendor getting his bratz.