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Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Identified Flying Objects

Willow on a sunny break
When we started off this morning there was a light breeze that carried the slightest hint of coolness with it; that dissipated fairly quickly, and we were left to hike the rest of our route in hot, humid conditions.

We made the most of our outing, though, stopping for shade and water breaks.  I took quite a few photos of Swainsy atop the Lone Soaptree on 4210 hill; none of the images were close enough to get any real detail, though.

We saw no other hikers while we were out there today.

This & next 4:  Swainson's Hawk on the Lone Soaptree


 




Black-throated Sparrow

Budding Allthorn with fly butt

View from the middle branch arroyo

Willow in Torrey Yucca shadow

Variegated Meadowhawk dragonfly

Last 2:  Nipple Beehive Cactus


1 comment:

Dr. K said...

Good to see the Swainson's Hawk back on its perch (though I know it might not be the same one we used to see there).

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