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Saturday, April 18, 2009

Short Saturday Hike


Becca and I had an abbreviated hike on the Monte Vista side of Tortugas Mountain this morning. We saw some interesting things along the way--this bird nest under construction, for one.

The pass between Tortugas's eastern flank and a small mesa.

An arroyo runs through it.

Castor and Pollux, where Pollux has been nearly devoured by critters.



A closer look at the critters' handiwork.

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