First installment of yesterday's Beaver Dam Wash



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Entering the Beaver Dam Wash area there is an attractive grove of Joshua Trees.  The morning temperature was comfortable; we had the sunroof open and windows down.  I need moments like this to feel alive; to know that all that is beautiful is free for the looking. 

 


This majestic Red-Tailed Hawk was the first   

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 sighting of the day.  I spotted him perched high on a rock overlooking the road.  We spent several minutes staring at each other ... I hope he was impressed as I was but I doubt it : )






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What I have found interesting about desert wilderness is that at first glance, I feel like I'm the only living animal but I've learned to sit still and listen ... the wilderness sounds begin to overlay my awareness - after a short time bombarding me with a cacophony of vibrations. 


Could this little Whiptail Lizard be studying me?  He definitely, froze when he sensed I was near.




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Hey you, this Clark's Spiny Lizard seemed to say, you are trespassing; I am the boss here. 

Well, I believe him; I often do not feel like the boss of anything.

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Well, get lost then.  I am not afraid to take control.  This is it lady; pay attention!