Ocotillo

Here are blooming Ocotillo and a few critters from the month of April:

Skywatch

Nearly full "Pink" moon setting this morning behind a pair of saguaro cacti reminiscent of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial's long fingers.  "I'll be right here."

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Spring

Nature Walk - April

These pictures are from a little nature walk by the local school during spring break when the campus was quiet.

cooper's hawk (center of picture)

prickly pear pads with flower buds

empty desert senna seed pods

desert marigolds

desert cottontails

blooming sweet acacia tree

gila woodpecker

giant saguaros and brittle bush blossoms

sleepy mourning dove

cactus wren on palo verde tree

vermilion flycatcher

bobcat

To the Creek and Back

Hello. These snapshots are from April 1st when the weather was sunny and warm.

Black Phoebe

Cooper's hawk nest

Some ocotillo branches with reddish leaves light up in the sun:

Lots of lizard activity, fun to watch, haven't seen any snakes yet this year.

Bajada Lupine

Painted Lady butterfly

We had some weird weather yesterday when fog and dust were hiding the mountains:

Almost back to normal weather here today, except that it feels cool for April.

That's about it for now.

Have a great day!