But the only secluded shady spots in the desert are often right next to a cholla cactus, so contact is inevitable! But even worse was the array of dislodged pads on or in the ground already ...

I’m just not traveling as much these days, even to San Diego. There have been more events and happenings in the Valley along with Sweet Saturdays to keep me happily ...

Cactus ferruginous pygmy owls are named for the saguaro cactuses ... Sadly they’re no match for urban development gobbling up their unique Sonoran Desert habitat in the U.S. Southwest. These tiny owls ...