Recent Creatures and stuff

A few pic of recent finds in the back yard.

 [Photo] Desert Spiny Lizard

We have a number of these large Lizards on the property.  For some reason this one let me get close enough to take a picture.  Only had my phone, so it's not as sharp as I would like.

 [Photo] Desert Nightsnakes - Hypsiglena chlorophaea

Information  In the 26 years living at this location this is the first natural snake I have found.  It looks like a baby rattlesnake but its not.  The tail is smooth.

 [Photo] Kangaroo Rat 

Something was excavating under the foundation.  This is what I caught.

[Photo] Pack Rat

This is a new resident.  This is the first time I have seen them on the property.  

[Photo] Marigold blossom

[Photo] Rain falling on the pond

This is the desert.  So when ever rain falls it something special.  

[Photo] The bridge actually acting as a bridge

The rain also filled the normally dry drainage canal.  

[Photo] Bonsai Garden