Images of Joshua Tree National Park



Joshua Tree National Park is a great place for rock climbing and desert adventure. I try to go at least once each year.

Marbled Whiptail

The marbled whiptail lizard is one of the many reptiles dwelling in Joshua Tree.
Cactus

I'm not an expert at cactus, so don't ask me to name this.
Horned Lizard

The Horned Lizard is also found in Joshua Tree, but is more camouflaged.
A snake

This snake was found in Joshua Tree, on the road to Keys View.
A mojave rattlesnake

The mojave rattlesnake is the second most deadly rattlesnake. It is the only rattlesnake with a neurotoxin (all other rattlesnakes inject hemotoxins).
The full snake

This rattler was just warming up on the road before the night's hunt. After my photography, I left him alone, and he left me alone.
Roadrunner!

This roadrunner was actually seen in Indio.
Mountain Bluebird

On the way to Barker Dam, I saw this bluebird, and took its picture.
A coyote

Probably looking for the road runner!
American Kestrel

This common falcon is also the most colorful American falcon.


Joshua Tree Visit, April, 2000

Ocotillo

Ocotillo in bloom is beautiful Dam.
Scott's Oriole

The Scott's Oriole was seen near Barker Dam.
Desert Tortoise

The desert tortoise is an endangered species. Seeing this one in the road had me very concerned.


Joshua Tree Visit, March, 2002

Lizard

This lizard was near Barker Dam.


Joshua Tree Visit, April, 2004

Occotillo

Occotillo is one of the more beautiful flowering plants.
Caterpillar

Caterpillars live even in the desert.
A Lizard

This lizard was trying to get cool.


Joshua Tree Visit, April, 2008

Ocotillo

The ocotillo were in bloom.
Snowcaps from Keys View

The skies were very clear for viewing a good distance, and these snowcaps were clear.
Looking to People

The view into the valley was a bit more murky.
A lizard

A lone lizard.
Joshua Trees in Bloom

The joshua trees were still in bloom.
Yucca in Bloom

The yuccas were also impressive.
Vervain

Vervain.
Phlox

Phlox
Desert Dandelions

The most common flower was the desert dandelion.
Flowers

More random flowers.
Hedgehog Cactus

Hedgehog cactus was also blooming.




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