1st 3: Soaptree Yuccas |
We did the usual trek and our outing was graced by interesting critters of the winged variety. A Swainson's Hawk was sitting atop the trunk of the Kokopelli yucca, but it was backlit in such a way that I didn't get any good images of it.
On our drive up Tellbrook on our way to the trailhead we spotted the Basset people and their hounds heading down the right side of the road. As I headed up a rabbit ran from right to left ahead of us, and I slowed down to let it pass. Unfortunately one of the hounds began chasing the cottontail making it halfway across the road before its man called it back. There was no danger of me hitting it, but when I drove past the Basset people neither one looked over to acknowledge the dangerous situation. What a couple of lunkheads.
Gambel's Quail |
This & next: Swainson's Hawk |
Artsy yucca bearing fruit |
Swainson's flying away |
Willow and Frio on break |
Prickly Pear and Ocotillo |
Prickly Pear buds blossoming |
Willow and Frio in yucca shadow |
Tortugas and the Organs |
Artsy Tortugas and the Organs |
Willow and Frio in the right branch arroyo |
Last 2: same House Finch |
1 comment:
I like that last photo of the House Finch.
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