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Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Late Heat


Because this morning was provision resupply day here at the Chihuahuan Observation Center, Research Associate Becca and I got off late. We had to endure the heat, as did these hikers on the northern flank of Tortugas, who were on a guided tour.

What none of us wants to see flying overhead--Turkey Vulture.

This arroyo has made a deep cut in the earth in the foothills of Tortugas.

The trail east around the mountain's north flank.


Mellow yellow.

1 comment:

Dr. K said...

Beautiful yellow wildflowers that thrive in the heat of the day.

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