Signs of Spring

gladiolus byzantinus

Mojave Max, the desert tortoise, emerged from his burrow on March 29, so it must be spring.  Granted that the spring arrival is a little late this year due to lingering cool temperatures, still it is welcomed with no less enthusiasm.  Max’s girlfriends emerged a few weeks earlier, but Max has the official word.  Mojave [...]

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A Tortoise Tale

horace

“What should we do?” “I don’t know.” “I don’t know either. I don’t want him hurt, but we cannot spend the whole day here.” The man slung his camera over his shoulder. I guess he was done taking my picture for the moment. “Look how cute he is. I guess its a he.” “We never [...]

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Mojave Max Emerges

Mojave Max in habitat

Southern Nevada’s own weather prognosticator, Mojave Max, declares spring has arrived in the Mojave Desert by emerging from his burrow on Tuesday, March 30, 2010.

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Get Ready for the Spring Wildflower Bloom

Las Vegas Bearpoppy

Expect 2010 desert wildflowers to be brilliant!

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