Saw something today I've never seen before! A Western screech owl tucked away in their little cactus home! So pleased I was able to get a couple decent photos of it.

#sonorandesert #phoenix #arizona #saguaro #owl #birding #westernscreechowl

It's that time of year! 🌼 Some fun saguaro facts:
- Saguaros do not begin blooming until they are at least 30-35 years old
- Each flower is only open for 18-24 hours
- Saguaros appear to flower in a counter-clockwise direction, with buds first appearing on the east side, then the north, and then the west

#arizona #phoenix #sonorandesert #bloomscrolling #saguaro #cactus #CactusBlossom #flowers