Snake-free Day

1st 4:  Prickly Pear flowers, last 2 with a cactus bee

Best part of this morning's hike for us:  not finding the young rattlesnake in the same spot it occupied the past few days; I was actually worried about its welfare.  Dr. K, Willow and I followed our regular route getting only a distant glimpse of a few other outdoor enthusiasts.  It was definitely hotter out there today; we're headed for a high of 86F.

This & next 3:  Walkingstick Cholla flowers

Willow on-lead leading the way