The cloudy weather and the few drops of rain we have had seems to be changing animal behaviors in very non definable ways. Without the powerful sun and heavy heat, there is less reptile activity. The tamarisks are in flower, but I am not sure what is pollinating them.
Most of the frogs I am seeing now are very large females laden with eggs. There are starting to be more squished amphibians on the side of the road, too.
Most of the frogs I am seeing now are very large females laden with eggs. There are starting to be more squished amphibians on the side of the road, too.
The large amphibians are not at risk from snake predators, but here is an example of a guy looking for the smaller, one year old frogs and toads. This is a hognose, very genteel and calm snake.
The computer still calls this a recluse, but I have my doubts
This picture looks much better made large. I think the caterpillar is getting ready to pupate.
This flea beetle ready stood out in steely blue against a green leaf.
Usually, lizards make good camera subjects if they can hold still for long enough. They tend not to fly off like the birds do. This guy doesn't have the usual stripes and is bigger than the average. I had to take wider shot, as he was getting ready to rush away.
This is not one of the usual moth species I see at the hospital. Apart from the weird antenna, it also has spectacular patterning for a moth. A lot of the other insects are looking very metallic. The computer identified this as a mexican tiger moth; will need more investigating.
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