Bird, Snake, Flowers

American Kestrel

Dr. K, Willow and I did our regular route in hot conditions this morning; fortunately there was a slight, persistent breeze to help with evaporative cooling.  Because we noticed different Nipple Beehive Cacti with healthy buds I decided to go back out in the early afternoon to see if I could photograph some in bloom.  I was not disappointed.

Spectaclepod

Happy Willow

A small Western Diamondback Rattlesnake

Sleepy Orange on Nipple Beehive Cactus flower

This & next 3:  Fishhook Barrel Cactus flowers

Largest Nipple Beehive Cactus I've seen (3'X4')

Another Nipple Beehive Cactus