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Mojave Scene
In the heart of the Mojave National Preserve, a Cactus Wren perches on a prickly pear cactus. This spot has been my white whale photographically. The butte in the background is in a lush valley filled with yucca, cholla, and prickpear cactus. Unfortunately I have not been able to convince a single bird to pop
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Shy Cactus Wren
I’m headed back to the Mojave next week. Maybe this time the Cactus Wrens will pose on top of the cholla for me.
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Exploring Mojave National Preserve
Lately, I’ve been connecting my photography more with adventures. Ever since I visited Joshua Tree National Park at the end of last year, I’ve wanted to return to the Mojave to try to capture Cactus Wrens in desert vistas. When I saw a photo by Adam Elliott of Mojave National Preserve, I knew I had
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Cactus Wren
Cactus Wren posing on some Teddy-Bear Cholla at Joshua Tree National Park. Cactus Wrens are really neat birds. They’re quite large by wren standards, have beautifully patterned plumage, and a haunting clicking call that echoes from the desert hillsides. Teddy-Bear Cholla is no joke. Its sharp spines stick to clothing, skin, or shoes if you
