Heat and Humidity

This and the next:  same Gambel's Quail

Becca and I got a bit later start than usual this morning, and because of that we were able to hike a leg of our trek with our pal Jimmy who was heading for the mountaintop.  It was nice to chat with him along a section of the trail, and, of course, Becca was thrilled to see him.

We separated at the road leading to the top of the mountain; Becca and I crossed over to the trail on the west side and began bushwhacking after a short distance.  We meandered over to her favorite new spot, and she lay there for a long spell while I took some photographs.  I had to prompt her to get up and continue with our trek, and we hiked back in a bit later because I had to get home, shower and head out to Target and Albertsons for grocery shopping, etcetera.

The weather out there this morning was nice, though hot with higher humidity.  I guess there's a small chance of showers later this afternoon.

Sun on mountains

The lead Bushwhacker

This and the next:  same Scaled Quail

More and more Prickly Pear pears are ripening

Flower child

James Rushpea

Her favorite place for a break

This or the next?

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Dynamic sky

Soaptree Yucca fruit

I'm guessing "Say's Phoebe"

Meh

Ocotillo and sky

On break again?

Long view across the desert

Part of Las Cruces, New Mexico

White-winged Dove and yucca fruit

This and the next:  Desert Marigolds

Geothermal Road

Desert bouquets:  Velvety Nerisyrenia and Paperflower

One way up the mountain

Creosote Bushes in bloom everywhere

More Creosote in bloom

Taking a break beneath the trellis