Catching a Break

Looking southwest

The break Dr. K, Willow and I caught this morning had to do with partially cloudy skies and a cool breeze that kept conditions relatively moderate.  We were able to do a semi-long bushwhack without feeling too uncomfortable.  The first part of the hike involved heading down the LDR-A arroyo, but then we crossed the Tellbrook and explored side arroyos we've trekked through in the past.  When we were done with bushwhacking we crossed the Tellbrook again and headed south up the right branch arroyo exiting over the steep hill to the west.

View from LDR-A

One is the loneliest number (Nipple Beehive Cactus)

The long view of Tortugas and the Organs

The lone ocotillo

Willow relaxing on a bushwhack

Large hedgehog cactus

Dr. K and Willow on our bushwhack

Either a young or a female Rufous Hummingbird

Ash-throated Flycatcher

Warty Caltrop (Kallstroemia parviflora)