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Posts from the ‘Sonoran Desert’ Category
Jan 3
Jan 2
Backyard Playground
Endless photo ops and rock climbing available in our backyard…aka the McDowell Sonoran Preserve! Chris led me on a fantastic hike, yesterday afternoon, to Tom’s Thumb via a challenging (for me) 1800 foot elevation gain trail. It’s difficult for him to pass a huge boulder without trying to climb it which is fine with me especially when I see a rock face 🙂
Dec 31
COLD
We’re in for a couple more nights of mid 20s. Brrr. I’m betting the Gambel’s Quail don’t like it any more than we do 🙂
Captured this morning from my dining room window.
Dec 30
Revised Forecast
Two days ago, NOAA forecast snow down to 2000ft. Yesterday afternoon it revised to 3000ft (we’re at 2500). I’m still holding out hope for a snow covered Saguaro but now I’ll need to drive a little north of here. So…here’s another shot from December 1998. (scanned from slide)
Dec 29
Ready? Set? SNOW!
I’m SO excited at the prospect of snow tomorrow night! The last time we had a couple of inches (in our area) that stayed long enough to photograph was in December 1998 which is when this image was taken. (scanned from slide) If we’re lucky enough to get this much again, I’m going to try to duplicate this image. The bad news is that all the plants that have spring up in the warmth of the past month are going to get knocked back down 🙁
Dec 28
Variegated Meadowhawk
It always surprises me when I come across a Dragonfly while hiking in the Preserve because I associate them with water and there is usually none in sight! I followed this female Variegated Meadowhawk (sympetrum corruptum) for a while and was rewarded when she finally lighted and actually let me get very close.
Dec 27
Angry Bird
I don’t have it on my Smart Phone but this rock face reminded me of a very popular phone Application called Angry Birds.
Dec 24
Marcus Landslide Sunrise
Sunrise over the Marcus Landslide (the rippling ground at the end of the rays) as seen from Sven Tower II. A little chilly this morning but totally worth it. Thanks, Chris, for being my Sherpa. 🙂
