Our weather has been absolutely crazy! The Desert bloom usually takes place in mid March but cooler weather and an abundance of rain delayed the bloom until late April. As I hopped on the VTX I headed east to the Las Sendas area. Clouds, wind and temperature in the low sixties was putting a damper on the blooming plants. An occasional ray of sunshine tempted a few of blossoming flowers to open mildly.
The three following pictures are from the Usery Pass area as I continued east and north of Los Sendas.
The cacti were beginning to bloom but weren't in full bloom yet.
Looking east towards Pass Mountain. From Usery Pass I continued north to Bush Highway along the Salt River. Several times I came across very young Quail chicks with the male scout leading them across the highway with momma rounding up the stragglers. Two large Rattlers that apparently were trying to warm up on the highway became road kill courtesy of passing vehicles, much to the Buzzards delight!
Along the Salt River a lot of yellow blossoms could be found, the orange wild poppy's were absent, when present the orange adds to all of the yellow turning the desert into a sea of gold.
Nesting Eagles are generally found in this area of the Salt River as food is plentiful and the rugged mountains providing protection for young eaglets.I continued on a few more miles just enjoying the ride and the desert beauty. The temperature was continuing to drop as a cold front was moving in from California with high winds and the possibility of more rain. I headed home finishing a short fifty mile loop but any time on the motorcycle is a good time!
God Bless, Until the next time, Sly
And people say the desert isn't beautiful, sheesh what's their problem? Haha, great pictures dad! =)
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