The weather these past couple of weeks in Tucson has been sunny and around 75 degrees almost everyday. I often find myself in a frantic panic when I realize that in a couple of months, the weather will return to the mid-90-degree dry-heat that I've grown about as accustomed to as any Tucson native can.

So, to calm myself down from these weather related mini-freak-outs, I ask myself: How can I take full advantage of the weather conditions that hundreds of snowbirds come here to enjoy? About a week ago I took a day trip to one of Tucson's gems: The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. I am always blown away by the many facets the I seem to forget the museum has to offer and it is always such a treat to get out to the west side of Tucson. So, while the weather is not only bearable but more importantly beautiful in Tucson, I suggest you head out to the good ol' Desert Museum. And while I evade my next weather-related freak-out by finding some other weather-specific Tucson oddity to enjoy, here are some pictures to enjoy from my visit.

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• The Prairie Dogs are always a treat.

• The Raptor Free-Flight is a demonstration offered twice daily. The demonstration features Harris Hawks as they dive and fly (closely) over audience member's heads.

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• Anna's Hummingbird inside the hummingbird exhibit at the Desert Museum.

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• Barn Owl

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• A Harris Hawk perches during the Raptor Free-Flight demonstration.

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• Bighorn Sheep

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• A mineral from the cave display at the Desert Museum