Mr. Intensity humored me, as he didn't really want to get out of the house. Once we were on the grounds, he was excited to explore a familiar place once again.
The disk on the table below is a cross-section of a dried saguaro cactus (they're the ones that look like they have arms).
When first cut, the insides of a cactus can be compared to the density of an apple or potato. The red juice on the paper towel is from the saguaro's fruit, which had been in a freezer since this spring. It's seeds are similar to poppy seeds. To imagine, a 6 ton saguaro comes from such a tiny seed!
This 'lil guy humors me every time. He's called "Old Man of the Andes." We also observed a purple-throated hummingbird for a super long time. The tiny thing just sat in the tree and stared at us. I couldn't believe it.
This 'lil guy humors me every time. He's called "Old Man of the Andes." We also observed a purple-throated hummingbird for a super long time. The tiny thing just sat in the tree and stared at us. I couldn't believe it.
About lunch time we joined a lizard for his meal. Well, we watched him bake in the sun and eat a bunch of little bugs and gnats. I cheered him on!
I love the gardens. It's such a peaceful place.
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Wish I had been there to enjoy your company.
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