This handsome fellow is not the same handsome fellow from a couple of posts ago. He was near a small water source, and I happened upon him as he was walking away. Above, I *think* his attention was caught by a small band of mustangs away south and lower. He ended up turning all the way around to look at them, then watched them intently for several minutes before returning to his path away to nibble and browse.
A couple of hours later, this. 🙂
Hot, hot, hot. The temp hit 100 degrees in Spring Creek Basin yesterday. It’s not unusual as a summertime temp … but it’s still awfully miserable. There was some relief in the form of sunshine-blocking clouds, but not a drop of moisture did they produce.
By the time the moon rose, it was actually pleasant (if you don’t mention the gnats), and some little bird was singing its little heart out with a full medley of melody. I don’t know what it was, but it was a lovely serenade! 🙂
Spring Creek Basin Mustangs 
The dignified beauty of the pronghorn and the breathtaking moon are such gifts! Thank you for sharing your close relationship and observations you share with us all, TJ! XOXO ❤️
Beautiful photos. TJ! That pronghorn boy is just stunning in his perfection. And as always, I love your moon-over-Spring Creek Basin-shot. This one is truly special and unique. I love that brushstroke of a cloud just grazing the moon’s upper right hand curve. Gorgeous. One hundred degrees! Yikes.
Ha – I liked that “brushstroke of a cloud,” too! 🙂 And yeah. Hot. New fire started over in Utah’s La Sal Mountains today. … Near La Sal, Utah, and moving toward Paradox Valley. HUGE smoke plume visible tonight after the smoke dropped a bit and details were visible. Yikes.
Heard that on the news this morning (Jul 11),TJ. One of our favorite areas – La Sal to Paradox. Just heartbreaking. 🥺
Mountains are completely obscured again this morning by smoke. 😦
Another handsome guy! The moon seems to be sitting on the ground!
Our dramatic skyline makes for dramatic moonrises! 🙂