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Monday, July 31, 2023

Good Break

1st 5:  morning sky with clouds
Dr. K, Willow, Frio and I got a nice break this morning:  heavy clouds blocked the otherwise brutal desert sun and kept the temperature down; it was somewhat humid, but bearable.

We did our usual hike, taking a few breaks; one break included watering the Heelers.  The pups weren't eager to stop in the shade because there wasn't any.

I got some decent photos of a Ladder-backed Woodpecker, but I wish it had been a bit closer to us for better detail.  Everybody enjoyed our trek today.





Princess Yucca

Tortugas and the Organs

Barrel Cactus with surviving buds (i.e. not eaten)

This & next 4:  male Ladder-backed Woodpecker




Frio and Willow

Barrel Cactus with old fruit and new buds

Portal

Hill west of the right branch

Ocotillo on hill

Organ Mountains with a hint of Tortugas

White-winged Doves

 

1 comment:

Dr. K said...

Beautiful images of the Ladder-back Woodpecker, especially the one where it's taking off from the Yucca fruit.

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