2024-03-14 Big Bend National Park
Rock Wren
Rock Wren
Salpinctes obsoletus
Vistas
Vistas
Mule Ears
Mule Ears
More Vistas
More Vistas
Ocotillo
Ocotillo
Fouquieria splendens
This plant (not a cactus!) grows leaves after a rainstorm, then sheds them when it is dry. The stems have chlorophyll and support photosynthesis.
Santa Elena Canyon (Outside the canyon)
Santa Elena Canyon (Outside the canyon)
Greater Roadunner
Greater Roadunner
Geococcyx californianus
Santa Elena Canyon (Inside the canyon)
Santa Elena Canyon (Inside the canyon)