May 15, 2022

Temperature: 81 F
Winds: 4 mph

Temperatures are rising, many plants are now going to seed, such as the Gilia brecciarum, seeds were photographed for the observation on may 14. Although some plants are going to seed there are still examples of the flowers on some of the plants. Phacelia fremontii is still in bloom although some have gone to seed. A Phacelia brachyloba has been seen this year near to the Piñon Pathway trail, the second observation in two years in the park. An increase in native bees over the last few days has been a surprise and I will try to get more photographs of them over time. Large patches of Loeseliastrum matthewsii (Desert Calico) were seen north of the parking lot area.,

Posted on May 15, 2022 10:30 PM by jonathan27