Trying to catch my breath

Brian made it all the way to California with his Ornythion Swallowtail still alive, but it died before he could get it to lay more eggs, so I sure hope the two he got are viable.

Here's a Palmer's Metalmark he pointed out to me at the oasis, but so much going on I forgot to post it.

Today we banded hummingbirds in South Brewster Co and I got a shot at some Scaled Quail with baby chicks. I was looking toward the sun so it's not a good shot. One of these days I'll be in the right spot at the right time and have my camera in hand. Meanwhile, this is it.....