Before Big Wind

Soaptree Yucca southwest of Tortugas Mountain

Good thing Dr. K, Willow, Frio and I were out early for our hike today; we were able to miss the wind that is now blowing dust and sand about.

We followed our usual route, seeing nobody else along the way.  After the trek we did a fairly long drive around various neighborhoods in the area just for the heck of it.

Soaptree Yucca, Tortugas and the Organs

This & next 2:  Tortugas and the Organs

Bird on yucca stalk

This & next:  House Finch eating yucca fruit

Soaptree Yuccas

Soaptree Yucca stalks

Holes are the work of javelinas digging for roots