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Joshua Tree National Park

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  • Dead Tree framing the moon, Covington Flats

    Dead Tree framing the moon, Covington Flats

  • Rock outcropping, Covington Flats

    Rock outcropping, Covington Flats

  • Black-throated Sparrow near Barker lake

    Black-throated Sparrow near Barker lake

  • Bushtit perching on the branch of a Dead Tree

    Bushtit perching on the branch of a Dead Tree

    Barker Dam.

  • Pair of Common Ravens perched in the branches of a Joshua Tree by Cap Rock

    Pair of Common Ravens perched in the branches of a Joshua Tree by Cap Rock

  • White-tailed Antelope Squirrel with stuffed cheek pouches

    White-tailed Antelope Squirrel with stuffed cheek pouches

    Barker Dam

  • California Chipmunk pausing on a rock.

    California Chipmunk pausing on a rock.

    Barker Dam

  • Young California Ground Squirrel basking in the early morning sun.

    Young California Ground Squirrel basking in the early morning sun.

    Barker Dam

  • Basking Great Basin Fence Lizard

    Basking Great Basin Fence Lizard

    Barker Dam

  • Great Basin Fence Lizard Displaying,  Barker Dam

    Great Basin Fence Lizard Displaying, Barker Dam

  • Tiger Whiptail lizard actively foraging in a wash.

    Tiger Whiptail lizard actively foraging in a wash.

    Barker Dam

  • Male Tiger Whiptail Lizard following a female around a desert wash.

    Male Tiger Whiptail Lizard following a female around a desert wash.

    Down stream from Barker Dam.

  • Side-blotched Lizard basking atop a rock.

    Side-blotched Lizard basking atop a rock.

    Pinto Basin near the Cottonwood springs

  • Common Chuckwalla basking

    Common Chuckwalla basking

    This was a small juvenile near Split Rock

  • Wasp moth?

    Wasp moth?

    This is shaped a colored like a wasp, but has eyes and antenae like a moth. I haven't yet been able to determine exactly what it is.

  • Desert Cicada, species?

    Desert Cicada, species?

    Barker Dam

  • Singleleaf Pinion Pine, rocks and Clouds,  Barker Dam

    Singleleaf Pinion Pine, rocks and Clouds, Barker Dam

  • Joshua Tree Woodland in Lost Horse Valley

    Joshua Tree Woodland in Lost Horse Valley

  • Joshua Tree Woodland viewed from Cap Rock

    Joshua Tree Woodland viewed from Cap Rock

  • Wood  Springs

    Wood Springs

    These springs are located a few hundred yards off of Cottonwood springs but are far less traveled.

  • A stand of Parry's Nolina in flower

    A stand of Parry's Nolina in flower

    Parry's Nolina is a specie of Yucca, like the Mojave Yucca it may be associated with. This stand is near Wood Springs.

  • A stand of Parry's Nolina in flower

    A stand of Parry's Nolina in flower

    Parry's Nolina is a specie of Yucca, like the Mojave Yucca it may be associated with. This stand is near Wood Springs.

  • Mojave Mound Cactus, Cottonwood Springs

    Mojave Mound Cactus, Cottonwood Springs

  • Bigelow Cholla Patch after a some rains.

    Bigelow Cholla Patch after a some rains.

  • Thorns on a Bigelow Cholla

    Thorns on a Bigelow Cholla

    The thorns are very sharp and barbed. If you get stuck, the segment with the barbs may break off, staying with you, and because of the barbs the thorns are very hard to pull out. Never try to pull a segment off your shoes with your fingers.

  • The "Cap"  on Cap Rock.

    The "Cap" on Cap Rock.

  • Rock formation that resembles a man carrying a tray, Cottonwood Springs

    Rock formation that resembles a man carrying a tray, Cottonwood Springs

  • A boulder in the shape of a boxer's glove,  Cottonwood Springs.

    A boulder in the shape of a boxer's glove, Cottonwood Springs.

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    Male Tiger Whiptail Lizard following a female around a desert wash.
    Side-blotched Lizard basking atop a rock.
    Common Chuckwalla basking