Saturday, March 29, 2008

They're B-a-a-a-c-k!


My first sighting this year of New Mexico's state butterfly, a Sandia Hairstreak (Callophrys mcfarlandi). Today I saw dozens of Painted Ladies (Vanessa cardui) in the Sandia foothills -- more than I've seen in one place for a few years.

Thursday, March 27, 2008

Sandia Fence Posts


Weathered fence posts mark one of many gateways to the Sandia Mountains.

Sunday, March 23, 2008

San Felipe Walkway


A covered walkway at the San Felipe de Neri Church, in Old Town Albuquerque.

Saturday, March 22, 2008

La Luz Panorama


The rugged terrain of the Sandia Mountains, as seen from La Luz Trail, about 2 1/2 miles up.

Friday, March 21, 2008