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on the lookout

Mariposa Lilies have shown up in other parts of the Preserve so we’re going to scout the Lookout Trail for them this morning. They were in that area around Aprit 25th last year but flowers seem a little early this year so we might get lucky.

Lookout Trail 2009

Another wonderful photo op to watch out for (in the same area) is Colorado Four O’clocks. Large showy, pale magenta/pink flowers are a real treat to see. Last year they showed up the first week of May. We’ve been noticing the plants coming up but no flowers yet.

Colorado Four O’clocks in vicinity of Tom’s Thumb….May 2009

mariposa lilies and trailing windmills

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What an amazing day we had! Chris, I and our friend Barry spent over six hours hiking up and around Tom’s Thumb and The Lookout trail from the North side. My goal was to photograph Trailing Windmills which I was told were out at The Lookout and we weren’t disappointed. They were everywhere! Unfortunately,not blooming as much as they have been but it appearing there are still blooms to come. The amazing bonus was seeing my first Desert Mariposa Lily! I yelled at my friend Barry (pictured below) saying “look at that really orange poppy over there!”. Very exciting 🙂

Desert Mariposa Lily
Desert Mariposa Lily

Barry with Desert Mariposa Lily
Barry with Desert Mariposa Lily

Trailing Windmills/Trailing Four O'clock
Trailing Windmills/Trailing Four O'clock

Trailing Windmills (Allionia incarnata villosa)
Trailing Windmills (Allionia incarnata villosa)