Midway Moment

Come back, Mom!

Even though it was rather hot when we set off on our morning trek today the humidity was a bit higher and a slight overcast kept the conditions bearable.

We followed the usual route noting some interesting subjects along the way:  hummingbirds, a Pyyrhuloxia, a Mourning Dove, and numerous flowers, the most notable of the latter being some Soaptree Yucca blossoms popping on a flower stalk in the right branch arroyo.

Saw no Basset Hounds with their people, nor other canine or hominid nature lovers.

Soaptree Yucca stalks and the long view

This & next:  Twinleaf Senna (Senna bauhinioides)

Soaptree Yucca stalks and Mormon Tea

This & next:  Black-chinned Hummingbird

Pyyrhuloxia

This & next:  blooming Ocotillos

Ocotillo leafing out

Leaning Ocotillo

This & next:  Willow and Frio

Soaptree Yucca flowers

Prickly Pear flower

This & next:  Mourning Dove on Ocotillo branch

Unopened Strawberry Hedgehog Cactus blossom