Pleasant Extension

Soaptree Yucca in a very green desert

Dr. K, Willow and I decided to extend the hike this morning, crossing the Tellbrook Arroyo in a northerly direction and exploring many of the side arroyos we've explored in the past.  The temperature felt just right for such an outing:  mid- to high-50s and plenty of sunshine.  Dr. K and I both wore our Marmot PreCip jackets to stay warm.  Willow wore her regular coat.  By the time we were ascending the right branch arroyo we started to warm up a bit too much; but by then we were almost finished with the trek.

This & next 2:  White-crowned Sparrows

Artsy Loggherhead Shrike

Golden Crownbeard

Lengthwise Willow

Desert garden in side arroyo

Bushwhacking toward Tortugas and the Organs

Nipple Beehive Cactus