I just spent the weekend out in the Anza-Borrego Desert. I got some great pictures of endangered Bighorn Sheep, and I thought y’all might like to see them.  Click on the thumbnails for the full images.

I hiked up the valley known as Palm Canyon (miles past where the tourists stop). The canyon turns from desolate, cactus-filled desert to a lush river valley, complete with waterfalls, ferns, and frogs. I had several encounters with Bighorn Seep up there as well, which are endangered. They are curious creatures — one herd of 3 rams and a juvenile came within 10 feet before I got too scared and had to slowly back away! It’s rutting season, so you never know what the males will do!

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