By Ted Grussing… Coopers Hawks are a medium size hawk, but still on the small size relative to other raptors. Their primary diet consists of birds and small animals and they are incredible flyers and catch a lot of their prey in mid flight; then to the ground in a quiet place, pick the feathers off and enjoy a fine meal of dove or pigeon or? On this particular occasion he was headed down to the cart path and snatched about a foot and a half long king snake and I have photos of him with talons extended coming in…
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Extraordinary award-winning production returns to Sedona for theatre’s ninth anniversarySedona AZ (March 25, 2021) – London’s West End Theatre returns to Sedona when the Sedona International Film Festival celebrates the 9-year anniversary of its Mary D. Fisher Theatre by hosting the big screen encore of “War Horse”. There will be a special anniversary screening on Thursday, April 1 at 4 p.m. at a special ticket price of $9 in honor of this special 9-year anniversary celebration. “War Horse” will also have matinee performances on Saturday and Sunday, April 3 and 4 at 1 p.m. at the regular ticket price.Since its…
Sedona AZ (March 25, 2021) – On Monday, March 22nd, 2021, at around 10:30 p.m., Yavapai County Deputies were involved in an officer involved shooting that resulted in the death of an armed and dangerous fugitive, 42-year-old Edward Kayer of Carefree.Kayer was wanted by the Sedona Police Department in connection to a shooting incident that took place on February 27th, 2021. Kayer was suspected of firing more than a dozen rounds outside a restaurant after getting into an argument with someone he was with. At the time, he left the area before police arrived on scene.
By Ted Grussing… Finlay is a falcon and likely the smallest of all raptors in this country … but his lethality is extreme. He and other American Kestrels target grasshoppers, other insects, small animals and birds . They are found throughout the United States and can frequently be found perched on fence lines, trees and such. It is always a pleasure to shoot them and sometimes you even get a good shot or three. Most of the shots I have taken are when they are facing me so it is a treat to get this view of his beautiful feathers.
Celebrate the ninth anniversary of the Mary D. Fisher Theatre with Iconic and famous performers recording John Denver favoritesSedona AZ (March 24, 2021) – A beloved festival favorite returns to Sedona on Thursday, April 1 when the Sedona International Film Festival celebrates the 9-year anniversary of its Mary D. Fisher Theatre by hosting the big screen encore of “Great Voices Sing John Denver”. There will be two shows at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. All tickets are only $9 each in honor of this special 9-year anniversary celebration. “We are honored to bring back this must-see musical event for John…
Sedona AZ (March 24, 2021) – The city of Sedona invites all residents to take an online survey before April 7, 2021 to provide input on potential projects related to the city’s budget process. Take the survey here: http://s.alchemer.com/s3/Budget-Survey-FY22. Every year, the city evaluates what projects will be included in future year budgets by weighing needs, funding and other competing priorities. The survey seeks input from the community on projects city staff has heard should be implemented.
Camp Verde AZ (March 24, 2021) – Join Catholic Charities Community Outreach in the Key Lime Room at Camp Verde Community Library between 10:00 am and 11:30 am on Tuesday, April 6th to learn about Veteran’s Services, Housing Issues, Mental Health Services, and other community resources. ACCHS Applications (including SNAP/TANF) help will also be provided via phone/Zoom.
If delaying travel isn’t possible, leave prepared and expect unexpected Flagstaff AZ (March 23, 2021) – With snow forecasted in Arizona’s high country beginning this evening through tomorrow, the Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to consider delaying all but essential travel before heading north.Check road conditions by calling 511 or visiting az511.gov. ADOT’s Twitter account (@ArizonaDOT) and Facebook page (facebook.com/AZDOT) provide real-time information and interaction. And the free ADOT Alerts app available at azdot.gov/ADOTAlerts will send critical information, including alternate routes, should snow and ice close a major highway.
By Ted Grussing… a while back I decided to try using my Canon 1.4 lens extender on my Canon100/400 mm lens; it has the effect of converting the 100/400 into a 140/560 mm lens. Most of my friends that go down to the lake with me are shooting Nikon or Sony camera bodies and have 150/600 mm lenses. The more millimeters, the longer the reach of the lens, or the practical result is a larger image of the subject in the frame.
Maggie Smith and Judi Dench star in film at Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (March 23, 2021) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present a “Festival Flashback” of the sensational acclaimed film “Tea with Mussolini” on Monday, March 29 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“Tea with Mussolini” is the fifth film in a month-long tribute to Dame Maggie Smith with a special “Maggie Mondays” series in March featuring a different Maggie Smith film every Monday.
Organization Looks To Build A Stronger, More Resilient FutureCH’ÍHOOTSOOÍ, DINÉTAH, (Window Rock, Navajo Nation) (March 23, 2021) – On March 15, the Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund commemorated one year of successfully strategizing, organizing and distributing critical humanitarian resources to communities across the Navajo and Hopi nations.In March 2020, as the number of positive COVID-19 cases exploded across the Navajo and Hopi nations, these communities sought the basic living essentials they needed to undertake protective self-isolation. Both nations have been long-time food deserts with only 13 full-scale grocery stores on their combined 29,945 square mile-territory–an area larger than the…
Sedona AZ (March 23, 2021) – The Sedona Heritage Museum has posted the next in their popular Living History speaker series on their YouTube channel.This month’s program focuses on the colorful and sometimes funny vintage postcards that have promoted Arizona to the world and commemorated millions of visits to the Grand Canyon State.
Flagstaff AZ (March 23, 2021) – Northern Arizona Healthcare Foundation is launching the Health First Community Fund, a comprehensive campaign to improve health region-wide.“The Health First Community Fund aims to improve the health and mental well-being of people in our neighborhoods and communities,” said Rick Smith, president and CEO of the foundation. “We are asking people to contribute and help bolster health across our five-county region.”
Sedona AZ (March 23, 2021) – The city of Sedona Wastewater Department created a new hotline to report sewer emergencies and complaints. Residents and businesses can now call (928) 203-5180 to report sewer emergencies such as: backups or sewer overflows complaints related to odorbroken manhole coversanything else sewer related
By Ted Grussing… each time I go out to shoot wildlife there are always the questions as to what if any critters you are going to see, and will you get close enough to them to get a shot? … if you do get the shot what will the background look like, the symmetry of the shot and on and on. Then it is to the lake or wherever you are going and your skills as hunter and photographer are tested as the first opportunities present themselves … “crap, did I just miss the focus on 30 consecutive shots”? or…