This fat chuckwalla was waiting for us to pass so he could go to other side of the path - yellow flowers, his favourite -waited for him over there. He is a strict vegetarian but seems to be thriving on that diet.
Rocky hillside typical of this part of the park. Red barrel cactus sticks out part way up the slope.
Looking north to the largest air/ground combat centre in the world. A few clouds formed this day - first we've seen since we arrived.
Palm Oasis peaking out of the deep rocky canyon. There have been fires in the oasis since the 40's so the palm trees don't have the full frond "skirts" anymore. But the palms apparently become healthier and more productive because smaller plants killed in the fire no longer compete with them for water.
This fat chuckwalla was waiting for us to pass so he could go to other side of the path - yellow flowers, his favourite -waited for him over there. He is a strict vegetarian but seems to be thriving on that diet. 
Rocky hillside typical of this part of the park. Red barrel cactus sticks out part way up the slope.
Looking north to the largest air/ground combat centre in the world. A few clouds formed this day - first we've seen since we arrived.
Palm Oasis peaking out of the deep rocky canyon. There have been fires in the oasis since the 40's so the palm trees don't have the full frond "skirts" anymore. But the palms apparently become healthier and more productive because smaller plants killed in the fire no longer compete with them for water.
Happy Easter weekend to you guys!
ReplyDeleteYour pics are beautiful! The desert certainly has a way about it.
We are not having very sunny weather here, and are not expecting any for the long weekend. We're going to make the best of it though. Breakfast w/Christie and Stu today, maybe Pender Island tomorrow.
I really like those fat little lizards. Will he fit in your carry-on?