Tricked by a Trickster

Centennial High School and the Doña Ana Mountains

Just as Becca and I crested the high foothills trail this morning a Coyote was making its way up the mountain.  Upon seeing us it moved rapidly.  I whistled to get its attention, but he headed to the road above us, stopping only briefly to look back.  I could see him turn left on the road, so Becca and I backtracked in order to try to catch sight of him again.  We even climbed up to the road at a point further north, but, as is often the case, we never saw the Trickster again.  I swear Coyotes are smart enough to lead you to believe they're going to do one thing before they do the other.

Crucifixion Thorn

Becca checking out Mr. Trickster

Coyote heading up the mountain

Artsy photo of the Trickster

Becca trying for a last glimpse of the Coyote

Interesting fuzzy clouds

Veering off course

What's come over the Chihuahuan Desert?

Two contrail-like clouds and a contrail

Jets in proximity

The morning started off sunny, but soon clouded up

Arroyo out of Tortugas

Ocotillos

Wide arroyo

Prickly Pear Cactus and yucca

Spent seed pods

Remains of a Climbing Milkweed