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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Midweek Walkabout

Black-Tailed Jackrabbit
We've encountered a Jackrabbit in the same location several times recently, and I've wondered if it's the same individual.  He doesn't seem unduly frightened by our presence, yet he takes off if we begin to move away from him.  He seems pretty curious about us.  He's in an arroyo on the west side of Tortugas Mountain.  Check out the camouflage.
On the move

Standing on back legs

An arroyo still in shadow


Pack leader

Artsy flower shot

Dead and dying Ocotillo leaves

An Ocotillo blooming this late!

4 comments:

Dr. K said...

Those jackrabbits are surprisingly big--larger than most house cats.

Scott said...

Not only are your ocotillos blooming this late, I've got azaleas blooming right now! Boy, are they in for a rude surprise (I expect).

packrat said...

I'm heading east in less than a week, Scott. Hope the cold weather holds off until I'm back west.

Scott said...

It's supposed to be mild this coming week, Packrat, with highs in the upper 60s here.

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