Woody and Morning Moon

A once vibrant Soaptree Yucca desiccated by ongoing drought

Dr. K, Willow and I did our usual hike this morning.  The weather conditions were good:  plenty of sun, no cloudiness, not even a breeze.  In fact, it felt a bit warm by the time we finished the trek.

Best part of today's outing was the male Ladder-backed Woodpecker who was flitting around like a flighty dove.  I took a passel of photos of the critter, but only got a few good ones.

Tortugas and the Organs

Triple barrel cactus

Torrey Yucca and Soaptree Yuccas

Wils on break

Oops--triple barrel cactus again

This & next:  same little Soaptree Yucca

1st photo of a male Ladder-backed Woodpecker

Large prickly pear

This & next 9:  same Ladder-backed Woodpecker

Ancient Soaptree and barrel cactus

Afternoon moon