Located on the border with Mexico in south western Arizona, this park is very remote. It's been designated a world biosphere to protect its unique habitats. Organ Pipe is a very green desert...and it was just starting to bloom when we visited.
Green everywhere
Pin cushion cactus just beginning a bloom
New growth
Early morning light- perfect for watching birds
A male quail watching his flock forage
We spent quite a bit of time watching this cactus wren
The hunting technique was to turn over the stone with its beak then snag any tiny insects it uncovered