Flora and Fauna

Getting started

Becca and I kicked up a small herd of Mule Deer while bushwhacking in the desert west of Tortugas Mountain.  We were very close at first, and they took off at a trot.  I didn't think we'd see them again, but as we started up the foothills trail Becca spotted them.  The deer were far enough away not to worry about us any longer, so we all stood and stared at each other until they decided it was time to go.  They looked pretty healthy from what I could see of them.

Becca in red desert sand

Becca was very interested in the den at the base of this Soaptree Yucca

2 1/2-foot Barrel Cactus

Rainbow Hedgehog Cactus

Pencil Cholla

Mule Deer in the western foothills

Curious about us

Small herd

Time to get moving