Fixing to Get Ugly

Artsy bouquet of Ocotillo buds

Becca and I were able to get in a moderately-long trek west of Tortugas Mountain before the heavy winds started, though now, in the late morning, they've picked up strongly.  We're supposed to have gusts of 55 to 60 mph, which, when you live in the desert, spells nothing but a very ugly atmosphere.  Soon enough it won't be possible to leave doors or windows open to take advantage of the warm temperature.

What does Becca spot ahead of us on the trail?

I've heard it tastes like chicken

You're not going to let her eat me, are you?

Littleleaf Ratany

Black-throated Sparrow

Ocotillo flowers

Scaled Quail

Look at that hairdo

Beautiful quail

Obviously this Scaled Quail sat for quite a while

Scaled Quail

Ready to leave

Senna

Yucca flower buds

Yucca flowers

This time Becca spots a runner on a desert trail

Precursor of the coming dust storm

Spotting something while having a lie-down

Becca was extra alert this morning