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First 2: Ocotillos and cloudy sky
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Desert was absolutely beautiful this morning, though still quite humid. Dr. K, Willow, Frio and I did our regular hike and enjoyed it immensely; well, at least Frio and Willow did.
We saw a juvenile Swainson's Hawk, which was probably the same one we saw last week. It was making that plaintive "crying out" call, and when I googled it I found a site that said many juvenile raptors "cry wolf" soon after they've fledged because, even though their parents have taught them how to hunt, they lack experience capturing prey.
I got a few OK images of the hawk, but I could never get a clear view of it.
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Desert Marigolds
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Desert Marigolds (artsy view)
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Whitethorn Acacia (15-20 feet tall)
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Cloudy Organ Mountains
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Javelina track
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This & next: distant views of Tortugas and the Organs
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This & next: Sacred Datura
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From left: Willow, Dr. K, Frio
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Barrel Cactus flowers and buds
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Yuccas and grass
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This & next: Arizona Poppy (Kallstroemia grandiflora)
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Barrel Cactus flowers and buds
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This & next 2: Juvenile Swainson's Hawk
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Find the hawk
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White-lined Sphinx Moth hornworm
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1 comment:
Lovely photos from this morning, Packrat. I especially like the ones of the juvenile Swainson's Hawk and also the artsy image of the Desert Marigold.
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