Thought you might all like to see some of the trail camera images captured by @skyislandalliance.org's FotoFauna citizen-science program - most images AZ, some NM. Some of my images are here. Do you recognize them? www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-BE...
Sky Island FotoFauna Highlights (November 2025)
YouTube video by Sky Island Alliance
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November 21, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Thought you might all like to see some of the trail camera images captured by @skyislandalliance.org's FotoFauna citizen-science program - most images AZ, some NM. Some of my images are here. Do you recognize them? www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-BE...
Hoy la #fotofauna se la dedico especialmente a Pablo Motos.
O mejor a @larevueltatve.bsky.social
#fotografia #animalphotography
#naturephotography #sonyalpha
O mejor a @larevueltatve.bsky.social
#fotografia #animalphotography
#naturephotography #sonyalpha
November 23, 2024 at 10:36 AM
Hoy la #fotofauna se la dedico especialmente a Pablo Motos.
O mejor a @larevueltatve.bsky.social
#fotografia #animalphotography
#naturephotography #sonyalpha
O mejor a @larevueltatve.bsky.social
#fotografia #animalphotography
#naturephotography #sonyalpha
Our FotoFauna lending libraries are growing, with options to check out a wildlife camera in Arivaca, Bisbee, Douglas, Patagonia, Tucson, and Moctezuma, Sonora. To learn more about this community science project and how to get started, visit: https://ow.ly/n3lV50Zcu3Y
June 19, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Our FotoFauna lending libraries are growing, with options to check out a wildlife camera in Arivaca, Bisbee, Douglas, Patagonia, Tucson, and Moctezuma, Sonora. To learn more about this community science project and how to get started, visit: https://ow.ly/n3lV50Zcu3Y
Our FotoFauna network is expanding with a new wildlife camera lending library in South Tucson. If you know of someone who may be interested in joining our community science project, let them know! This Thursday, Oct. 2, at 4:30 p.m. is the kickoff event: ow.ly/JCQB50X36yU
September 30, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Our FotoFauna network is expanding with a new wildlife camera lending library in South Tucson. If you know of someone who may be interested in joining our community science project, let them know! This Thursday, Oct. 2, at 4:30 p.m. is the kickoff event: ow.ly/JCQB50X36yU
Love comes in many forms in the Sky Islands, and it’s always fun when we catch it on camera! Here, the bond between a young mountain lion (right) and either a mama or sibling (left). Thanks to volunteer Brit Rosso who shared these photos from his FotoFauna camera.
February 14, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Love comes in many forms in the Sky Islands, and it’s always fun when we catch it on camera! Here, the bond between a young mountain lion (right) and either a mama or sibling (left). Thanks to volunteer Brit Rosso who shared these photos from his FotoFauna camera.
On April 11 and May 2, we're leading a two-part class at Tucson Botanical Gardens for folks interested in joining FotoFauna and learning how to set up a wildlife camera in their yard as part of our community science project. To learn more and register, visit: ow.ly/MCeR50YuPkt
March 16, 2026 at 3:49 PM
On April 11 and May 2, we're leading a two-part class at Tucson Botanical Gardens for folks interested in joining FotoFauna and learning how to set up a wildlife camera in their yard as part of our community science project. To learn more and register, visit: ow.ly/MCeR50YuPkt
FotoFauna highlights are in from this past month, and we have a few favorites. But what are yours? Let us know in the comments! — and if you live where the wild things are, consider joining our community science project: ow.ly/5C3o50TTLT7
February 26, 2026 at 3:20 PM
FotoFauna highlights are in from this past month, and we have a few favorites. But what are yours? Let us know in the comments! — and if you live where the wild things are, consider joining our community science project: ow.ly/5C3o50TTLT7
This Oct. 3 and Oct. 24, we're leading a two-part class at Tucson Botanical Gardens for folks interested in joining #FotoFauna and learning how to set up a wildlife camera in their yard as part of our community science project. To learn more: https://ow.ly/s0oi50ZJE6G
September 8, 2026 at 2:01 PM
This Oct. 3 and Oct. 24, we're leading a two-part class at Tucson Botanical Gardens for folks interested in joining #FotoFauna and learning how to set up a wildlife camera in their yard as part of our community science project. To learn more: https://ow.ly/s0oi50ZJE6G
Thanks to our FotoFauna volunteers, we just surpassed 4,000 species checklists submitted since the beginning of the project in 2020! Each checklist reports on a camera in someone’s yard in the #SkyIslands and the species observed in a month. To join us: ow.ly/nMGS50UlRxz
December 5, 2024 at 5:27 PM
Thanks to our FotoFauna volunteers, we just surpassed 4,000 species checklists submitted since the beginning of the project in 2020! Each checklist reports on a camera in someone’s yard in the #SkyIslands and the species observed in a month. To join us: ow.ly/nMGS50UlRxz
This fall, we’re hosting classes for folks interested in joining FotoFauna and learning how to set up a wildlife camera in their yard as part of our community science project. We’d love for you to join!
Green Valley: ow.ly/ry7H50WU8HK
Oro Valley: ow.ly/jXIh50WU8O8
Green Valley: ow.ly/ry7H50WU8HK
Oro Valley: ow.ly/jXIh50WU8O8
September 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
This fall, we’re hosting classes for folks interested in joining FotoFauna and learning how to set up a wildlife camera in their yard as part of our community science project. We’d love for you to join!
Green Valley: ow.ly/ry7H50WU8HK
Oro Valley: ow.ly/jXIh50WU8O8
Green Valley: ow.ly/ry7H50WU8HK
Oro Valley: ow.ly/jXIh50WU8O8
FotoFauna highlights are in from this past month, and here’s your chance to see a Gila monster swimming, a near-record high jump in the furball division, and another spotted kitty in Sonora. Check out this video and consider joining our community science project: https://ow.ly/5C3o50TTLT7
May 22, 2026 at 2:03 PM
FotoFauna highlights are in from this past month, and here’s your chance to see a Gila monster swimming, a near-record high jump in the furball division, and another spotted kitty in Sonora. Check out this video and consider joining our community science project: https://ow.ly/5C3o50TTLT7
FotoFauna highlights from last month are in, and we’ve got various critters showing us how to get through these hot and dry summer days: Stick near water and wait for rain. Check out this video, and if you live where the wild things are, join us: https://ow.ly/5C3o50TTLT7
June 30, 2025 at 3:53 PM
FotoFauna highlights from last month are in, and we’ve got various critters showing us how to get through these hot and dry summer days: Stick near water and wait for rain. Check out this video, and if you live where the wild things are, join us: https://ow.ly/5C3o50TTLT7
FotoFauna highlights are in from this past month, and we’re always looking for new folks to join our community science project. Do you know someone who lives where the wild things are? If so, then consider sharing this opportunity: https://ow.ly/5C3o50TTLT7
April 27, 2026 at 2:02 PM
FotoFauna highlights are in from this past month, and we’re always looking for new folks to join our community science project. Do you know someone who lives where the wild things are? If so, then consider sharing this opportunity: https://ow.ly/5C3o50TTLT7
Our swimming bear made the @skyislandalliance.org #FotoFauna highlight real - the cover image and the bear foot later in this reel of fun fauna fotos:
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Sky Island FotoFauna Highlights (November 2025)
YouTube video by Sky Island Alliance
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November 21, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Our swimming bear made the @skyislandalliance.org #FotoFauna highlight real - the cover image and the bear foot later in this reel of fun fauna fotos:
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FotoFauna highlights from last month are in — enjoy! Notably, more than 15% of our network’s wildlife cameras turned up a bear, likely due to bears finding their way in front of cameras placed near water. With the monsoon, we expect the bears will soon disperse. ow.ly/5C3o50TTLT7
July 28, 2025 at 3:41 PM
FotoFauna highlights from last month are in — enjoy! Notably, more than 15% of our network’s wildlife cameras turned up a bear, likely due to bears finding their way in front of cameras placed near water. With the monsoon, we expect the bears will soon disperse. ow.ly/5C3o50TTLT7
#FotoFauna highlights are in from this past month, and one joy was seeing the range of your clever water features and exit ramps for wildlife. Very creative! Check out this video — and if you live where the wild things are, consider joining our #communityscience project: https://ow.ly/5C3o50TTLT7
June 25, 2026 at 2:04 PM
#FotoFauna highlights are in from this past month, and one joy was seeing the range of your clever water features and exit ramps for wildlife. Very creative! Check out this video — and if you live where the wild things are, consider joining our #communityscience project: https://ow.ly/5C3o50TTLT7
FotoFauna highlights are in from this month, and we’ve got some tough critters showing us how to make it through summer with the help of a little water. Bonus points to the owl and snake who got fully in the water bowl. To learn more and join the project: https://ow.ly/5C3o50TTLT7
July 29, 2026 at 2:02 PM
FotoFauna highlights are in from this month, and we’ve got some tough critters showing us how to make it through summer with the help of a little water. Bonus points to the owl and snake who got fully in the water bowl. To learn more and join the project: https://ow.ly/5C3o50TTLT7
FotoFauna highlights from last month are in, and it’s summer edition with furry cameos across the Sky Islands. Enjoy this video from our Wildlife Specialist Miguel Enríquez, and if you live where the wild things are, consider joining us! ow.ly/5C3o50TTLT7
May 22, 2025 at 5:18 PM
FotoFauna highlights from last month are in, and it’s summer edition with furry cameos across the Sky Islands. Enjoy this video from our Wildlife Specialist Miguel Enríquez, and if you live where the wild things are, consider joining us! ow.ly/5C3o50TTLT7
The CAZCA Speaker Series lineup is set! Experts will discuss topics including nature as part of urban life in Phoenix, the Sky Islands FotoFauna wildlife camera network, and using fire to manage invasive plants. Register at cazca.org/events. See you there! #AZ #Arizona #SonoranDesert #Conservation
September 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The CAZCA Speaker Series lineup is set! Experts will discuss topics including nature as part of urban life in Phoenix, the Sky Islands FotoFauna wildlife camera network, and using fire to manage invasive plants. Register at cazca.org/events. See you there! #AZ #Arizona #SonoranDesert #Conservation
And now presenting the 2025 Sky Island Nutcracker! youtu.be/51OJlMGKXZo. Every year it brings us so much joy to see all the wildlife photos/videos shared from our FotoFauna community. We hope you enjoy this ode to our region's amazing wildlife across the seasons.
December 12, 2025 at 3:52 PM
And now presenting the 2025 Sky Island Nutcracker! youtu.be/51OJlMGKXZo. Every year it brings us so much joy to see all the wildlife photos/videos shared from our FotoFauna community. We hope you enjoy this ode to our region's amazing wildlife across the seasons.
One month from today is our next CAZCA Speaker Series! Visit cazca.org/events to register for an exciting talk with Sky Island Alliance and McDowell Sonoran Conservancy on FotoFauna: A Wildlife Camera Project - Wednesday Jan. 22nd 10:00-11:30 at the Desert Botanical Garden/Zoom 🐏
December 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
One month from today is our next CAZCA Speaker Series! Visit cazca.org/events to register for an exciting talk with Sky Island Alliance and McDowell Sonoran Conservancy on FotoFauna: A Wildlife Camera Project - Wednesday Jan. 22nd 10:00-11:30 at the Desert Botanical Garden/Zoom 🐏
What's a bear to do without a bath towel to dry off? Same as other furry creatures: shake! FotoFauna highlights from this past month are in. So check out this video and, if you live where the wild things are, consider joining our community science project: https://ow.ly/5C3o50TTLT7
August 26, 2026 at 2:02 PM
What's a bear to do without a bath towel to dry off? Same as other furry creatures: shake! FotoFauna highlights from this past month are in. So check out this video and, if you live where the wild things are, consider joining our community science project: https://ow.ly/5C3o50TTLT7
Do you know how to tell the difference between wildlife in the Sky Islands? If not, that’s OK. Our Wildlife Specialist Meagan Bethel has updated our guide, with tips and tricks for identifying those tell-tale features, using photos from our FotoFauna network. Check it out: ow.ly/eJ7M50WE7pu
August 13, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Do you know how to tell the difference between wildlife in the Sky Islands? If not, that’s OK. Our Wildlife Specialist Meagan Bethel has updated our guide, with tips and tricks for identifying those tell-tale features, using photos from our FotoFauna network. Check it out: ow.ly/eJ7M50WE7pu
This April 19 and May 10, we're hosting a two-part class at Tucson’s Reid Park Zoo for folks interested in joining FotoFauna and learning how to set up a wildlife camera in their yard as part of our community science project. To learn more and register, visit: ow.ly/U4gz50V5Nsy
March 4, 2025 at 3:18 PM
This April 19 and May 10, we're hosting a two-part class at Tucson’s Reid Park Zoo for folks interested in joining FotoFauna and learning how to set up a wildlife camera in their yard as part of our community science project. To learn more and register, visit: ow.ly/U4gz50V5Nsy
If you missed our January Speaker Series on FotoFauna- A Wildlife Camera Tracking Project, not to worry! The recording is now posted on our CAZCA YouTube Channel (@centralazconservationalliance)😄 Learn something new this week by checking out this very interesting presentation! 🦌
February 9, 2026 at 5:02 PM
If you missed our January Speaker Series on FotoFauna- A Wildlife Camera Tracking Project, not to worry! The recording is now posted on our CAZCA YouTube Channel (@centralazconservationalliance)😄 Learn something new this week by checking out this very interesting presentation! 🦌