Howdee all,
We left Ernst Tinaja trail for the Five mile bumpy drive back to the paved road.
Stopping along the way for a few photos
and interesting flowersThis Yucca will be flowering soon
Distant mountainsPrickly pear cactus everywhere here… Another small cactus in bloom..
After leaving the dirt road we head to our next destination.
Boquillas Canyon
length 1.4 miles
Difficulty –easy
Wasn't too long ago the you could cross the river and visit the town on the other side, now that isn't allowed.
The Mexicans now bring their wares over to the American side..and although it is illegal to purchase goods this way. I saw people doing it. It is ok to put donations in the jar.Jeff viewing men across the river, the Mexican men were viewing us with their binos, When people made purchases they rode their horses thru the river to get their money. A prickly pear in bloom Bright yellow flowers with orange centers.. This is a short hike that takes you back into the Boquillas Canyon. It skirts the river and ends in a series of sand hills and cave weathered cliffs.
This day was extremely hot…90 plus
I wanted to jump in the river.. Cactus just ready to bloom We start hiking into the canyon.. More desert blooms.. Across the river in Mexico was a film crew..
I wonder what they were filming? On our way back I noticed the rock wall was all crystal… We didn't notice it on the way because we were too intent on seeing what the filming was all about. How could I have missed these beauties? Doesn't it look nice and cool here?
It wasnt…I was ready at this point to come home and take a nice refreshing shower. On the way back to the car we heard and spotted this fellow..
After using my birding apps…I use IBird and Sibley.
I love that you can compare birds in Sibley and use that part of the app allot.
We listened to the call and decided it was the…
Ash-throated flycatcher.
Birds of the Day
Meadowlark, Cactus Wren, Turkey Vulture, Black-throated sparrow, Common Raven, Loggerhead shrike,Inca dove,Vermillion flycatcher,Mockingbird, White-wing dove,Ladderback woodpecker,Rock Wren, Ash-throated flycatcher, Blue-winged teal,Says phoebe,Black phoebe,Verper sparrow, Chipping sparrow,Canyon Towhee,Yellow rumped warbler,House finch, Rough winged swallow, Road runner.
Part 3 of this day are some nice sunset shots
to be continued.
you know what my favorite part of that hike was! Ha
ReplyDeletewonderful photos Dawn, love the orange. Very nice bird list too
ReplyDeletedan
Another fantasic hike with all the beautiful photos... Loved the cactus flowers. And the crystals...Have a super day & travel safe.
ReplyDeleteDonna
Hi Dawn, the bird of the day blended nicely with all the pretty colours.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful little flycatcher! I've loved seeing your pictures of Big Bend. I've lived in Texas forever and never been there but hope to some day.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for your oomments..
ReplyDeleteGlad you are enjoying these hikes..
Werent the crystals awesome?
Jeanne.
You must go to Big Bend..awesome place!!!