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Sunday, August 9, 2026

Two Rattlers, Two Days

Mourning Dove on yucca stalk
For the second time in two days we've encountered a Western Diamondback rattler, the one today draped across the trail in the middle branch arroyo.  It didn't seem perturbed by our presence, lying in the same spot as we gave it a wide berth.  When we looked at it head-on it seemed like it might have just eaten and was digesting its breakfast.  After the outing we took a long drive.
Willow at rest

Velvety Nerisyrenia

Cactus Wren on yucca saber

This & next 4:  small Western Diamondback rattler





Last 2:  Nipple Beehive Cactus flowers in the morning


 

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