I Stop for Snakes

Dug in for a nap

We did our regular hike (with one detour) this morning, and it was plenty hot.  There was a steady breeze that rose to near-wind briskness at times.

Took a lot of shade and water breaks along the way.  When we started down the middle branch arroyo we headed west so I could take photos of a few barrel cacti we hadn't seen before.

Most notable thing about today's trek was the Crambid Snout Moth that I photographed.  I'm not sure I'd ever seen one before.

Took a long drive after our outing.

Willow on break

Triple barrel cactus

 

At the confluence of the crossover and the middle branch

Dr. K and Wils

Unfortunate image choice

Middle Branch Arroyo

This & next:  Crambid Snout Moth

This & next:  Ocotillo leaves yellowing out

They still make these?  (note rock with hawk shadow)

Pulled over to nudge this Gopher Snake off the road

This & next:  same Gopher Snake

This & next 3:  barrel cactus buds and blossoms

Desert Unicorn Plant

Barrel cactus