A spring camping trip to Mojave National Preserve brought desert birds, blooming wildflowers, butterflies, reptiles, and plenty of memorable wildlife around Hole-in-the-Wall and beyond.

A warm March hike through Dilley Reserve began with a search for tiny bird’s nest fungi. We found them, along with a surprising fungal party, busy butterflies, Pacific Chorus Frog tadpoles, and Splendid Mariposa Lilies blooming along the trails.

A spring hike through Borrego Palm Canyon in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park brought blooming wildflowers, desert birds, butterflies, and a surprising palm oasis hidden among the canyon walls.