Not Yet Running Against the Wind

Huge tree in Tellbrook Arroyo

Willow, Frio and I got an early start this morning primarily to beat the high winds that were predicted for later today.

We retraced part of our hike of yesterday, but turned around at the midway point and headed back.  There were two people out there with dogs, but we only saw them when we were piling out of the CR-V and never again.

The winds have made their appearance as of forty-five minutes ago:  25-35 mph with gusts up to 50.  There's already dust in the air, and it seems like it will only worsen as the day goes on.  Glad we're not still out there.

This & next:  Soaptree Yuccas and the mountains

Frio and Willow

Something gaining on us?

This & next:  Tortugas and the Organs

Break time

Heelers heading back

Partially dead tree

Dead tree in B&W

Arroyo road

Who's this?

Lesser Goldfinch?

Organ Mountains

Last 3:  Walking Stick on patio door