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Poor dog.
Its owners are clearly confused. Bullshit begets bullshit.
(Aaaaugh!)
Oh, I’m so sorry. It didn’t occur to me, but you’re right. It would have been perfect. Too late now - it’s far in the rear view mirror.
4 years agoAnother shot for your 'Beckoning Roads' series!
4 years agoWe're thinking this would look cool on a shelf on the high wall of our new house.
Maybe you could strap it to the back of your bike?
Ron says it's the perfect house-warming gift.
Last year with the "superbloom" caused by lots of winter rain, they were spectacular. I was there in April with my daughter and it was a wonderland of color, starting to fade when we arrived. I posted a ton of pictures on facebook.
4 years agoThey shed leaves when the ground begins to dry out. It is part of their survival mechanism to conserve moisture.
4 years agoLikely the lizards are side blotch lizards. Little guys that take advantage of the briefest warmth. When it is cold, they can often be found under boards or other flat things that offer shelter.
4 years agoThanks, Bill. I’m glad you’re coming along with us. I keep looking for a reptile for you, but the few tiny lizards I’ve seen scoot into the brush before I can get a look at them.
4 years agoGosh, I’ll have to remember this. One of the nicest things anyone has said about me. I’ll tell mom and dad when we’re up for his birthday next month - they’ll be so proud!
4 years agoMesquites shed last year’s leaves in the spring?
4 years agoOh, really. We’ve never been down here when the palo verde was in bloom, and I didn’t even know it was a bloomer. Something to look forward to.
4 years agoReally enjoyed all the nature shots in the Sonoran Desert! Thanks for shooting and posting them!
4 years agoLooks like a mesquite. Yellow leaves are about to shed.
Possibly velvet mesquite. The bean-like fruits would determine for sure.
http://www.arizonensis.org/sonoran/fieldguide/plantae/prosopis_velutina.html
Yes! You should sell this photo to Bike Friday.
4 years ago
I hope you get the Stegosaurus fringe helmet!
4 years agoDid you really leave your old one out in the desert to be eaten by creatures who mistake it for a tasty ostrich egg?