Just Before 7

A mountain biker left an inner tube at the side of the trail

Becca and I were on the trail before 7:00 this morning in order to get in a moderately-long hike without roasting.  We accomplished that.  We ran into a woman trekker about half a mile in who'd got an even earlier start than us.  She said, "I see you two are starting early as well.  Gotta beat the heat."  The only way to feel semi-comfortable hiking during the hot months in this arid land is to do your hiking before 10:00.  Of course it's possible to hike at any time, but the sun will beat the hell out of you if you're trekking at midday and beyond.

Ash-throated Flycatcher

The flycatcher's catch has wings

Can't quite make out the insect

Hugging the base of the mountain

Saw one Ocotillo flower in bloom

Twinleaf Senna (Senna bauhinioides)

A large Ocotillo casts a nice amount of shade for Becca

Black, white and tan experiment

Moon in June

Pads