They're Back

This & next:  first time I've seen fruit on a Nipple Beehive

Some notable things on this morning's hike:  fruit on a Nipple Beehive cactus that I've never noticed before; in fact, I've not seen fruit on any of the many Nipple Beehives I have come across in the past.  Second, the ocotillos that looked like they'd given up photosynthesis just a week ago have grown leaves again after recent rains.  Their green finery is truly remarkable. 

Ocotillos greened out again after recent rains

Dayflowers

Find the House Finch

Small ocotillo all greened out

Photo is nothing to crow about

Willow relaxing in the left branch arroyo

Last 2:  more ocotillos sporting greenery