Desert Wildlife
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Companions - CO2
A bighorn ram and ewe stand side by side in the Borrego desert mountains.
Bighorn Ram - BR1
It is a fortunate sight when you can see a bighorn ram who will pose for you as you take his picture.
Desert Iguana - DI2
Lucky is the one who can view a desert iguana scurry along the desert floor.
Rattlesnake - RS1
This creature easily disguised in the sandy floor of the desert is one to watch out for. He is not too happy when disturbed and will bite. HIs bite can be lethal. But oh what a beautiful snake.
Roadrunner lunch RRL1
This roadrunner has his beak full of all kinds of treats: a lizard tail and an assortment of crickets and bugs. He is ready for lunch.
Roadrunner on Alert - RRA1
When on alert you will see his head feathers rise. Look for these guys all over the desert. Chances are you will get to see one soon enough.
Borrego Milky Way - BMW3
Statues of Bighorn sheep flank the Milky Way on a hot desert night.
Hunting Roadrunner - HR3
Roadrunner on the run is hunting for bugs and anything else he can fill his beak with.
Roadrunner Buffet - RRB1
Gathering his lunch at the desert buffet this roadrunner is happily finding what he likes.
Ground Squirrel - GS1
Curious and on alert this ground squirrel watches me and poses while I take his picture.
Scorpion - SC1
Under ultraviolet light you can easily see the scorpions who come out to hunt along the desert floor at night
Bighorn Ram Behind an Agave - BRBA1
This ram is checking me out as he peers at me from behind the agave plant.
Poised Bighorn Ram - PBR3
Poised on top of a rock this bighorn ram demonstrates his agility to balance and climb some pretty steep and rocky terrain.