Vulture

Near Winston, New Mexico, USA.

Woodpecker Breakfast

Here is my morning’s entertainment – a Ladderback Woodpecker feeding her big chick.  She is finding caterpillars on the mesquite to feed him.
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, USA.

Beacon

From across the draw, this yucca looked like a beacon as it faced the rising sun.

Flower Arrangement

Ocotillo and Opuntia.

Virden Update

It’s been a while since this guy built the nest just outside my front door.  Males build several and the female then chooses which one to occupy.  I figured she didn’t choose ours.  They build a pocket nest with a side opening.  But now there does seem to be another male feathering the nest and from a different entrance.   I’ll keep you posted.
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, USA.

Thrasher

One of my favorite local birds – a Thrasher in juniper.
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, USA.

Elephant Butte Lake SP

You Can’t See Me

Cicada hiding behind a twig.
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, USA.

Kayaks

Elephant Butte Lake SP, New Mexico, USA.

Jackrabbit Shadow

Elephant Butte Lake SP, New Mexico, USA.

Quiet Beach

Our local state park opened this week for day use only.  I was there, not quite first in line, but by 6AM.  I watched the sunrise and saw the empty beach – an unusual sight here in the summer.
Elephant Butte Lake State Park, New Mexico, USA.

Tub Glow

Wires and Shadows

Verdin

This verdin is building a nest close to my porch.  So, of course, I’ve taken lots of photos.  Mostly of empty branches after it’s flown away.  So here’s one I actually got of the bird!
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, USA.

Baby Barrels

Caught in a Web