Bird in the Bush

This morning's moon

Scorcher out there this morning.  We did our usual route with no extra yardage.  Saw no other nature enthusiasts (lunatics?) while we were out there.

A bit more humid today, and we're headed for a high of 105F.  Not our favorite hiking conditions.

Freddie

Yucca seed pods and the mountains

Yucca stalk with seed pods

Soaptree Yuccas and the Organ Mountains

Willow in partial shadow

Pyrrhuloxia (aka "Desert Cardinal")

Three-crowned and ancient Soaptree in the left branch arroyo

Three-crowned Soaptree Yucca

Willow at rest near her favorite Torrey Yucca