Darling Companions

First 3:  powered paraglider

Dr. K, Willow, Frio and I did a usual hike in our section of northern Chihuahuan Desert this morning, and we all enjoyed a pleasant outing; the weather conditions were almost ideal:  sunny with a cool breeze.

We saw quite a few aviators out there today:  two powered paragliders, Swainson's Hawks, Turkey Vultures, a House Finch, assorted sparrows and a Pyrrhuloxia.  Wish I could have captured better images of all.

After our trek we took a drive around several different neighborhoods before heading home.

People photobombing a long-distance shot of the observatory

Paraglider near Tortugas Mountain

Used a Dry Brush filter on this image

Swainson's Hawk

This & next:  similar view of the Organ Mountains

House Finch on yucca

Ancient Soaptree Yucca

Yin/Yang

This & next 2:  fruit of the Torrey Yucca

This & next:  Ocotillo in front of the Organs

Willow and Frio

This & next 2:  Ocotillo buds and flowers

Pyrrhuloxia on Ocotillo branch