Heading into my third week in Socorro, New Mexico. Had a cold spell this past week with it getting into the 20’s at night. Had to get out the long underwear. It’s warming back up now, in time for the Festival of the Cranes at the Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge. A lot of work has gone into spiffing up the refuge. For one, they watered down the dirt auto tour route, so you can ride a bike on it without getting covered in dust from passing cars.
Sandhill crane with a mouse. He didn’t seem to know what to do with it. Another crane eventually took it from him.
Northern harrier
Poor owl was trying to sleep, but was surrounded by people taking its’ picture.
Mallard ducks taking flight.
