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Greater Roadrunner

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Jeremy Sell

Found from California to Louisiana and down throughout much of Mexico, Greater Roadrunners (Cuculiformes: Cuculidae: Geococcyx californianus) are a relatively common sight in the desert southwest. These birds can grow up to two feet (61 cm) in length and while their … Continue reading →

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Random Plant: Ocotillo

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Jeremy Sell

Native to the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts, ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens, Fouquieriaceae) can be found from California to Texas and in adjacent areas of Mexico. These rather unique organisms make up one of only eleven species in their entire family. Throughout most of the year … Continue reading →

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Big Bend National Park: Day 3, Epilogue

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Jeremy Sell

After the first two days at Big Bend National Park had us baking under abundant sunshine and highs around 86 degrees F (30 C), day three found my wife and I under very different conditions. We set out north from … Continue reading →

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Big Bend National Park: Day 2, Part 3

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Jeremy Sell

After completing the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive and hiking Santa Elena Canyon, my wife and I had one more drive left on day two at Big Bend National Park. We headed up the primitive gravel Old Maverick Road along the … Continue reading →

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Big Bend National Park: Day 2, Part 2

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Jeremy Sell

After poking around the Chisos Basin in the morning, my wife and I headed out to trek across the western reaches of Big Bend National Park. We started down the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive and our first stop was Sotol … Continue reading →

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Big Bend National Park: Day 2, Part 1

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Jeremy Sell

After our first day exploring the eastern reaches of Big Bend National Park, my wife and I awoke on day two within the Chisos Basin near the center of the park. Here the morning sun illuminated the distant Chihuahuan Desert … Continue reading →

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Big Bend National Park: Day 1

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Jeremy Sell

Situated along the Rio Grande in west Texas, Big Bend National Park is one of America’s largest yet least-visited national parks. Covering over 1200 square miles (3100 square kilometers) of the remote Chihuahuan Desert, this isolated corner of the country … Continue reading →

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