Much-Needed Precipitation

Starting out from the Sunset Parking area

Beginning about 3:00 yesterday afternoon we got a heavy storm, consisting of a downpour that lasted about thirty minutes, followed by an hour-and-a-half of steady rain.  Not only was the moisture badly needed, but the front lowered the temperature significantly, such that it was actually chilly when Becca and I hit the trail this morning.  I predict that within a few days the Ocotillos will begin to leaf out.  There was a lot of wildlife out and about, mostly rabbits and hares (as pictured in the gallery at left).

Fuzzy Cottontail on the move

Check out this Jackrabbit's gnarly ears

A different Desert Cottontail

Taking the long view

Mountain bike track in the wet sand

Meet Mr. Lizard

Across the desert to Bishop's Cap

The most difficult bird to photograph in flight:  Common Nighthawk