Late Autumn Returns

Morning sun

44F again when we started off this morning, but weather conditions were distinctly cloudier and colder; a stiff breeze and no sun made it feel like late autumn.  We did our regular route seeing no other nature enthusiasts while we were out there.  Not surprising given the cold temperature.  We took a long ride after the hike.  This afternoon it has rained several times already.

Soaptree on a slope

Northward down LDR-A arroyo

This & next:  Tortugas and the Organs

Claret Cups

Willow beside the Claret Cups

Organ Mountains

Sky to the southwest

Organs again

 

This & next:  Cactus Wren on ocotillo branch

This & next:  Claret Cups

Picacho Peak in the distance

Sky to the west

Faxon Yucca in bloom

Clouds over the Organs

Willow and blooming yucca

Third head coming along nicely