A few of us went to Tucson last week to do some scouting for field trip locations. Although it was early in the year, things were stirring and I think we found several good locations for July.

Oh man, that looks awesome. I sure hope I can make it.

You better make it KJ. This was only a small sampler to tease you into coming. It gets better and better.

I'm going to try. No promises yet.



By the way, this picture is awesome! I do miss the desert.

Thats at the start of a trail we usually do at night after the picnic. Rattlers, toads, tarantulas, scorpions, solfugids, skunks and much more can be found along here.

Sweet, I love the landscape out there. Looking forward to the summer when I return

Here are a few more pictures, just to get everyone in the mood for the conference!

Evening hike, so the critters were out waiting for dinner to walk by


Solfugid


Some really odd looking little "aliens"


Little lady we coaxed out of her burrow


She couldn't wait to get back into the safety of her burrow


Pretty bug on a pretty flower


Another hungry eight-legger


TBC...

Evening light at our favorite night hike location


The Catalina Mountain range


Really cool structure


This is the Sunday field trip location - it gets a little strenuous after a while, but lots of options for everyone in every shape!


Caught this Cardinal mid-flight


Other critters were out as well






NOT my favorite to sit or lean on...


Saguaro cactus in bloom


And the token "front door gecko" at the hotel

I am so ready for it to be July.

Very nice photos!