No more outdoor activities in low-lying areas unless it’s hella early—meaning, 5 a.m., and then it’s vamoose by like 7 … More
Category: nature
Homes are horribly out of place along this scenic stretch of Henderson
If you care about natural / organic spaces in urban settings, this particular area in Southern Nevada may leave you … More
Notes on hares and coyotes you may not find in most field guides
Just thought I would share some nuggets I read recently regarding the behaviors of black-tailed jackrabbits and also coyotes. I … More
The morning I met a coyote
For a few seconds, it stared into my eyes as if it knew and loved me. Maybe even adoration. Or … More
That time of year in this part of Nevada
We’re seeing the beginnings of spring in Southern Nevada. Green bursts on cottonwood trees. Creosote sprouting its fluffy, white fruit. … More
Animal bones, a rock wren and visions of mountain lions
I did a little scrambling over some small hills and rocks yesterday — going off-trail and traversing the opposite side … More
Extracting a message from the shadows of trees
I peer out my patio door as the morning sunlight descends upon the neatly kept desert landscaping. In the section … More
On the bright side of a rainy Monday
This morning it is raining in Southern Nevada, making it cold and dreary, though I know it’s necessary. I mean, … More
Lurking in the creosote at the fossil beds monument
A small group of horned larks took me by surprise today at the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument. They … More
the prickly pressed 