The record heat and drought thanks to climate change are really doing a number on our saguaros, especially the big old ones. I worry what it’ll look like when we get back. They play such an important role on our property, just a quick survey on and around our place I found two gilded flicker nests, three gila woodpecker nests, red tailed hawk and Harris’s hawk nest. Not to mention the amazing scenic value they bring to the area. I really hope there’s a good monsoon season this summer while we are back in Alaska. This cactus almost fell over while I was standing there I could hear it cracking. iPhone photo.

Trying to steal a piece of mom’s clam – risky business that can lead to a scolding!  

Another new one from last summer – a little first summer cub peaking out from behind it’s mom.

Danger? These young cubs are only a few months old and really have know idea yet if the approaching adult brown bear poses a danger or not. So their eyes are glued to their mom to see how she reacts to the situation. She eventually retreated with her cubs.