Windy Morning

The wind this morning made our hike bearable, and the sights--as usual--were awesome. Here's a Mesquite Tree against Tortugas Mountain.

Closeup of mesquite leaves and seed pods (beans).

Soaptree Yucca in bloom, with passing birds (new observatory atop Tortugas in view).

Large Soaptree Yuccas and Mesquite Tree in a sandy arroyo.

One of the largest Horned Lizards we've ever seen.