Blazes Aren't This Hot

Artsy Roadrunner

We did our morning hike in the blazing sun, and it felt bad out there.  The desert floor is a skillet, radiating suffocating heat.  We were all glad to get the trek over today, especially since we didn't abbreviate it today.

The internet has been down all afternoon, and this is the first chance I've had to do this blog post.

Ocotillos

Black-throated Sparrow

This & next 2:  Ash-throated Flycatcher

Near the ancient yucca

Willow and Frio

This & next 2:  Scott's Oriole

Artsy Swainson's Hawk

Swainson's Hawk