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Sunday, June 14, 2009

Packrat and Becca

A short clip of the blog stars.

Silent Video of the Organ Mountains

This short video pans across one-fourth of the Organ Mountains.

Monte Vista Sunday


It was hot and slightly humid when Research Associate Becca, Dr. K and I did our hike around Tortugas Mountain this morning. This is the rock outcropping that marks the spot where the trail bends from south to west.

Fortunately, clouds frequently blocked the sun, keeping the temperature down.

Saturday, June 13, 2009

Organ, Franklin Mountains and Sierra Juarenses

This is a short video of the Organ Mountains, the Franklin Mountains and the Sierra Juarenses.

Seismic Lab

The old seismic laboratory on Tortugas's west side.

Last Night's Rabbit


Just wanted to post this photo of a Jackrabbit snoozing in an agave shadow at COC.

Very Hot Start


Becca and I abbreviated our hike this morning because of the heat. Nevertheless, we took some photos and videos for posting. This Soaptree Yucca in a sandy arroyo on the western foothills of Tortugas Mountain, for instance.

Closeup of the creamy white flower petals.

Afternoon Delight

All images are of barrel cacti this afternoon I went back out alone this afternoon to photograph barrel cacti I felt certain would be flower...