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Sunday, June 7, 2009

Chihuahuan Desert Morn


A stiff breeze kept the temperature bearable this morning as Research Associate Becca, Dr. K and I hiked around Tortugas Mountain. Here's one of the vistas that greeted us: the southern reaches of the Organ Mountains.

Southern flank of Tortugas with the Organs in the background.

A White-Wing Dove and a sparrow cohabiting a yucca.

A view across the desert to the Organs.



This nest in a yucca could belong to a Cactus Wren.

1 comment:

Dr. K said...

It's amazing the way that birds can build their nests in cacti.

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