Stuck in the cloud/critter rotation but that’s what’s shakin’ lately (along with the heat!). We had another afternoon visit from a bobcat at the water trough and last night I heard it’s “meow” that sounded more like scream mixed with a growl. Haven’t seen many prairie dogs or pack rats though! Also spotted a Great Horned Owl at dusk up in a nearby tree.
Another round of nice clouds, lightning and a colorful sunset. And finally, the view from a favorite greenbelt spot I hiked to this morning.
A collection of the busy sky from the last week. Nice to have the monsoons return!
This week’s creatures spotted around the grounds. It’s especially nice to see the return of the Rufous Hummingbirds. They are the smallest that we get and also the fightiest! Also glad to see a Swainson’s Hawk soaring overhead, a rare sight for me.
The various fires around New Mexico and Colorado are creating hazy skies depending on the wind direction. I’ve included a shot comparing the views during and after the smoke. It makes for a nice red sunset but looking closer, you can see the burned trees on the mountain tops from the fires that happened 20 years ago. Climate change is a reality that our leaders need to wake up and deal with NOW!
Some of the local critters who were out on or about the holiday, including the quail chick who Joan rescued from the birdbath and the bobcat who hopefully passed them all by.
A trip up to another area of the Pecos Wilderness on a really bumpy road! Always nice to have a nice hike and then cool off in the creek. And… I made another flowing water video!!!
