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Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Post-Hike Raptor

Sunny this morning, but cold
27F when Dr. K, Willow and I went out this morning; I had to scrape ice off the CR-V windows before we got on the road.  There was a bit of frost out in the desert as well, especially in shady spots.  Apparently we were the only lunatics going for a hike this morning.  Because the sun shone brightly and there was no wind when we were following our regular route conditions didn't feel too bad.  Nevertheless, we were happy when the trek came to an end.  
Southwest

Frosted creosote bushes

View from the middle branch

Dr. K and Willow in the middle branch arroyo

View from the right branch

Big Hedgehog Cactus

Last 3:  Cooper's Hawk I photographed on the way home



 

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1 comment:

Dr. K said...

Really good images of the Cooper's hawk that was in our neighbor's tree.

December 30, 2025 at 4:29 PM

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