Desert Road Trip Tips Keep your dog safe from rattlesnake bites “Approximately 300,000 dogs and cats are bitten by venomous snakes each year in the United States. Rattlesnake venom can cause serious injury and even death.” Summer is in full swing. The days are longer and we spend more time doing things outdoors. If you […]
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Desert Living Series The crickets have moved in. Just the other night I woke up when I felt something on my arm. I felt a pinch that spurred me into flight. I jumped out bed and turned the light on. A cricket hopped off of my bed, onto the floor and it quickly disappeared behind
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Desert Living Series The Lake Night Visitor Last night I was locking the doors before I went to bed and I realized that the fountain outside my front door was still on. I opened the door and was about to step outside when I saw something move out of the corner of my eye. It
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Desert Living Wednesday, June 24th ’09 Baby mallard ducks are still waddling behind their mother’s this week. I’m surprised how they continue to breed this late in the season. I’m sure the ducks are enjoying the unseasonably mild temperatures that we are having this month in the desert. The ducks flock around the various ponds
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Gophers are common in many parts of the U.S. They are rodents that love to dig holes in your yard, eat your gardens veggies and cause havoc in other annoying ways. Caddy Shack is probably one of the funniest movies when it comes to depicting a gophers personality. They are sneaky and always getting into
After a short trip to the Salton Sea in late May, I came home with several photos of birds. The pelicans were easy to ID, but this Gull eludes me. I know it is a Gull, but what type? There seem to be so many varieties. If you have any suggestions, please let me know.
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