Organ Pipe National Monument
Blog 392: Hello Ajo
It was like homecoming, settling into this desert oasis about 40 miles north of the Mexican border. Our hummingbird feeders did their magic and soon we were back in business.
Also other birds visited us, including cactus wrens, curve-billed thrashers, verdin, and phainopepla. Always something humming, chirping, singing, tapping, or calling. Hard to get bored in this environment.
Organ Pipe National Monument
On the Way Down
Organ Pipe National Monument in the Sonoran Desert is appropriately named for its huge population of organ pipe cactus. We were fortunate on our 30-mile drive down that the weather cooperated with clouds, fog, and shadows, making for very nice photo opportunities. Here are a few shots that set the mood.
Campground Walk
Once at the Monument, we hiked the trail through the campground. We saw a couple more vistas, lots of cholla, and a cactus wren pair enjoying the morning. Looking to the east, more vistas appeared.
Beautiful monument…visit when you can. https://www.nps.gov/orpi/index.htm
Also other birds visited us, including cactus wrens, curve-billed thrashers, verdin, and phainopepla. Always something humming, chirping, singing, tapping, or calling. Hard to get bored in this environment.
Organ Pipe National Monument
On the Way Down
Organ Pipe National Monument in the Sonoran Desert is appropriately named for its huge population of organ pipe cactus. We were fortunate on our 30-mile drive down that the weather cooperated with clouds, fog, and shadows, making for very nice photo opportunities. Here are a few shots that set the mood.
Campground Walk
Once at the Monument, we hiked the trail through the campground. We saw a couple more vistas, lots of cholla, and a cactus wren pair enjoying the morning. Looking to the east, more vistas appeared.
Beautiful monument…visit when you can. https://www.nps.gov/orpi/index.htm