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Barrel Cactus buds
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We got a very early start on our Sunday morning hike today, which consisted of this: down LDR-A to the major east/west arroyo, up LDR to Second Arroyo, east into the arroyo for a shade and water break, brief exploration (by me) for photo subjects while Dr. K waited with the Heelers, and then a retracing of our steps.
On the way back up LDR-A we saw three horseback riders behind us on LDR, and then, a short while later, a young guy in a passenger car driving up LDR to where it intersects with Tellbrook. Not sure who would want to drive a car on that dirt road, but to each his own.
On the way home we made a detour to our local gas station to refuel Whitey the CR-V, and then we drove up Geothermal Road to see how crowded it was at the gate to the dirt road. Neither Frio nor Willow seemed upset by the extra-long ride.
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At first I thought it was Jimson Weed, but now I'm not sure
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Awaiting clearance for takeoff
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Willow and Frio
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Ran into Jerry Garcia again
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Desert Zinnia bouquet
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Looking toward Tortugas from inside Second Arroyo
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Dr. K and the Heelers
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Looking like a smoke cloud
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This and the next 2: distant riders
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This and the next: baby Barrel Cactus blooming
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This and the next 2: Great-tailed Grackle
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1 comment:
I really like those close-up photos of the grackle, which is one of my favorite birds.
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