After the Wind

Bad air after heavy winds yesterday

Since we haven't had rain in 71 days, yesterday's wind put a lot of particulate matter into the air, which still looks bad today.  Despite the lack of precipitation, there were still some encouraging signs of spring.


I smell bad air



Arroyo on Tortugas's west side

Ocotillo read to bloom

Ocotillo buds at tip of buggy-whip arms



Ocotillo buds blooming out



Mesquites in a westside arroyo