Random thoughts from April 2015

Mostly routine around the refuge now,

Claret Cup Cactus in bloom

Natural work of art

Someone named Jake decided to create some art of his own.

American Avocets are waders that sometimes swim. 

A Canada Goose stopped by for a visit, they are fairly common on the golf course in town. 

Cassin's Kingbird visited the residential area. 

Waxing Gibbous Moon glows silver in bright blue eventing sky

Sunset and Capitan Mountain

Roadrunner sparred with his reflection at the VC.

Mural on the wall of the old VC depicting local wildlife.

12 species of snakes illustrated.

Old VC near the residential area is now biology offices. 

Namesake Bitter Lake on the north end of the refuge

Alkali soil perfect for Least Tern and Snowy Plover

One of the 70 sinkholes dotting the north end of the refuge

Lake St. Francis, the largest and only named sinkhole. 

Western Meadowlark

These two American Avocet made perfect bookends for...

this Black-necked Stilt.

White-faced Ibis

A pair of Great Horned Owls ended the day.