Hot today, hotter tomorrow

Chilli.  Grow your own

Bud 'owned' the house

Until Cooper arrived

TUCSON, AZ - - The next six days are forecast to rise from today's official high of 107 and keep on going. 110 degrees is an easy bet.  And to keep the heat rising the next door neighbor is growing  chilli plants.
     The family we take care of consists of Bud the Cat, a sleek, friendly silver bullet. Bud needs to stay inside but will zip out any open door.  It's pretty easy to see that Bud is not particularly happy sharing what used to be all his with a DOG! 
     Cooper is a Cairn Terrier.  He looks pretty good in the photo, but it seems these dogs have a 'spikey' coat which makes them a bit ugly.  He's very friendly and waits for us to go to bed so he can pick out his spot in the middle of the bed.  

The call of the wild

A coyote, just off the trail

Butterfly photos are much easier then hummingbirds

TUCSON AZ - - The  final photos from our expedition to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum feature a coyote intently watching something other than us.  The butterfly, above, found a colorful landing area.  If you can't find wildlife while wandering around the museum, you aren't paying attention.

Everyone's hungry at Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

Bobcat with its eyes on an appetizer

Hummingbird Refueling

Butterfly checking out the menu

Yes! Potato chips with my sandwich.  Potatro slice, maybe

A day in the desert

The Grey Fox prefers red

TUCSON, AZ - - Cooler weather (98degrees) got us rolling to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.  Once we finished our battle with the GPS and found the museum in an out of the way location, we saw why the people we are house sitting for recommended we check it out.  
     The emphasis is on animals in outdoor setting or as close as possible.  
This Grey Fox was in an enclosure to curtail roaming.