The Grand Canyon is a bird lovers paradise. But MAN, they're hard to capture well! This blue jay flitted from branch to branch. Ravens are quite common here, and larger than normal it seems. I thought this one was a vulture when I saw it soaring through the air. Mule deer are quite abundant also. They're as large as horses! This female was mid-munch when I snapped this photo. And the males are even bigger!!! (or maybe they're elk?) When these 2 made eye contact with me and took a few steps my way, I took that as my cue to find a different place to take photos! Eddie was warning me they're about to charge, but I kept insisting it was a bluff. Either way, we didn't stick around long enough to find out for sure! The plant life is vibrant among the barren rocks. This single tree reminded me of a Joshua tree. You know you're in the desert when... This colorful little butterfly let me snap pictures for several minutes. He was in no hurry. Countless creepy craw