Nest Builder

Tortugas and the Organs

It was a warmer morning for Dr. K, Willow and me as we followed the regular route on our daily trek; the somewhat persistent breeze kept Dr. K a bit chilly.  We saw no other outdoor enthusiasts in our section of northern Chihuahuan Desert while we did our exploration.  The most notable critter we spotted (in addition to a jackrabbit) was a male Cactus Wren who was building a nest in our favorite yucca.

Sky over the Organ Mountains

Willow in the middle branch

View from the middle branch arroyo

A male Cactus Wren out early building a nest

Faxon Yucca (our fave) where the Cactus Wren is building

Same Cactus Wren

Picacho in early light

Dr. K and Willow in the right branch arroyo