Light, Steady Breeze

Pale moon

We're heading for the century mark today (100F), and it felt like it during my hike this morning.  Fortunately there was a steady breeze to help with evaporative cooling.  Unfortunately I had to leave the Beckster at home because of the hitch in her get-along.  I did walk her up the arroyo and back several times this morning--once before I left and once when I returned--to allow her to get outside and sniff the desert environment.  I'm certain she appreciated the opportunity.

Passable impression of a bobsled run

Scott's Oriole at a distance

Lousy closeup of the Scott's Oriole

Whitethorn Acacia

Same Acacia

Quite a large Whitethorn

Whitethorn and Bishop Cap

It's so dry even the cacti are parched

Desert Hare (aka "Jackrabbit")

Small Soaptree Yucca west of the mountain

Intimidation

Ash-throated Flycatcher

Who's that in the Mesquite Tree?

Still not sure

Ah--a Bullock's Oriole (Icterus bullockii)

Soaptree Yucca and Desert Willow in the arroyo beside our property

Another look at the arroyo flora

Desert Willow next to the old hacienda