I’m just back from a few days exploring one of Arizona’s sky islands. After receiving a bit of monsoon rainfall, the wildflowers and wildlife were quite abundant and the formerly dry landscape had turned green with new plant growth.


While exploring I also checked three trail cameras I’ve had in the region for several months. It was exciting to see all the critters captured by the cameras, including a sow black bear with two cubs.
I also had the chance to get this beautiful rattlesnake to move off the road:

The plant at the top of your post is commonly known as Sweet Four O’Clock (Mirabilis longiflora).
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Thank you! I had never seen this flower before. Really beautiful.
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Hopefully we’ll see more nest spring!
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Thank you! I didn’t know. I’m not great with plant ID.
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