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Sunday, August 15, 2010

Monte Vista Side


Dr. K, Ms. Becca and I made our way to the east side of Tortugas Mountain for a morning hike. Immediately, Dr. K had to stop and retie her well-worn boot.

A Desert Spoon (aka Sotol) taking a bow.

Ms. Becca surveying the way ahead.

Somebody's been enjoying a Prickly Pear.



This fine specimen of a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was only slightly perturbed at our nearby presence. He/She (?) gave one quick rattle to inform us we were a bit too close.

1 comment:

Dr. K said...

Maybe a bird took a chunk out of that prickly pear.

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