Gnats are really bad but surprisingly few mosquitoes.
Here's a better shot of the Gray Vireo. It was a lifer for Alan. I'm sure he got a far better photo of it.
Here's a Black-chinned Hummingbird I snapped coming to their setup. My camera wasn't on a tripod or plugged into the flash setup, so this isn't anything comparable to the quality of theirs. Absolutely no sign of a male Lucifer.
All the hummers have pollen-laden beaks these days. I had an encounter with a Black-tailed Rattlesnake today.
Thanks as always for sharing the goings-on at the oasis and in town. That is a gorgeous snake! You usually seem matter-of-fact when posting photos of the rattlers. Do they usually give you fair warning not to come too close?
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I'm rather used to rattlers in this kind of weather so I'm really vigilante. I was trying to decide if I saw it before it rattled at me or not. I think it happened simultaneously. But also, I was in a huge rush when I posted this. Had to get to town and had company, etc. so didn't have time to give it much attention. I used to shriek when I saw a rattler but now unless it's within striking distance when I first see it, I don't make much of a peep.
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