Sunday, May 06, 2007

Wild Desert Bird of Paradise




My dog and I took a really nice long walk out in the desert this morning. I guess it was about 20 degrees C (around 69F) with a good breeze.

We walked for a little over 45 minutes. I was carrying the GPS and it said I went 1-1/2 miles. Since Inu runs left and right, around, forward and back, and chases every lizard and rabbit in sight, I’m sure he probably went 5 miles or more. He’s wiped out now. Laying at my feet as I type this.

We saw a beautiful wild desert bird of paradise bush (
Caesalpinia gilliesii) in bloom. LINK: http://www.desert-tropicals.com/Plants/Fabaceae/Caesalpinia_gilliesii.html

It was so nice that I had to take a picture.