Return to Second Arroyo

Headed down LDR-A

Dr. K, Willow, Frio and I avoided hiking through overgrown grassy and weedy areas by descending LDR-A, crossing the Tellbrook Arroyo and treking up LDR to Second Arroyo which we hadn't visited in quite a while.

Hot, but fairly pleasant out there today, and somewhat quiet--the peace only occasionally broken by a loud internal combustion engine from a vehicle traveling up or down Tellbrook Road.

Dr. K said our hike today was about 1,000 steps more than yesterday's trek; OK by me, but my knees were full of complaints about the extra mileage.  One highlight from today's outing:  I captured a photo of a Long-nosed Leopard Lizard, which was the first I've ever seen.

Looking north on LDR

Looking south on LDR

Frio (tail) and Willow (no tail)

Northeast toward Tortugas

Entering Second Arroyo

This & next 4:  inside Second Arroyo

Fringed Amaranth

Frio and Willow with Dr. K

Wider section of the arroyo

Donut or old bird's nest?

Nest

Potrillo Mountains

Organ Mountains

This & next:  a first for me:  Long-nosed Leopard Lizard

Gambelia sila

Calico Mourning Dove

The above Mouning Dove