While in Quartzite Az we went to many of the vendors that come to this area in Jan and Fed, some are there longer.Anyway I took this photo of this cactus, actual name is Saquaro cactus. As i was looking and taking photos i found this very nice surprise lodged in one of the holes of the cactus.
The Saguaro can grow only in narrow environmental niches within the Sonoran Desert, usually below elevations of 3,500 feet. Freezing temperatures and frosts can kill or damage the delicate plant. Wild arms and drooping limbs may indicate that a particular plant survived a bitter winter.
These distinctive human-like arms begin to grow only in middle age, about 75 years, after achieving a height of 14 to 16 feet. The oldest, with dozens or more branches, have marked the passage of many years.
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Hi Lilli, this is such an interesting post. These are incredible posts and getting the picture of the dove was a real bonus.
ReplyDeleteI love the catcus. I haven't been in the desert since I was a kid, but I still remember how huge the catcus are that grow wild. Great choice for the ABC photo
ReplyDeleteWhat a great choice for the C. And how fun that it was a bird living in the Cactus.
ReplyDeleteI remember seeing those cactus(or similar) when we visited Arizona.. gorgeous.. although, I don't think I would like to be cuddled by those 'arms'..thankyou for the welcome to ABC Wednesday.. and thankyou for visiting my blog !
ReplyDeleteWhat else could it be fro the "Desert people"? - very interesting indeed.
ReplyDeleteGreat Choise!
ReplyDeleteA BIG Cactus!
happy ABC! :)
Wonderful choice for C. One day I'll get to the US of A to photograph cactii ....
ReplyDeleteThe wild pigeon found a marvellous and sure place for nest!
ReplyDeleteAll the photographs are marvellous, as the comment in post.
The most exiting with Cactus is the blossom. How, when and for how long
ReplyDeleteOuch! It stings.
ReplyDeleteNice photos, that's a great "C2, well done...
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Interesting post! Nice shot!
ReplyDeleteGosh that must have been a big cactus! I thought it was a mouse peeking out till I looked closer!
ReplyDeleteAwesome .. I love the shot of the nesting bird .. :)
ReplyDeleteHi lilli travel,
ReplyDeleteThat a great C for this Poor CACTUSSES and I like the photo's all very much, thanks for showing:)
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Hi Lilli
ReplyDeleteThat a great C for this poot and hurted Cuactuss's but I like the photo's all very well
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So I guess this cactus is like the Sheraton Hotel for those little ones living inside?
ReplyDeleteNice photos.
Nice shot! And the littke bird in the cactus. Cute!
ReplyDeleteThat was a nice find! I've never seen a cactus that big except in pictures. Amazing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect home for them - nothing will brave those spikes to get them. Great post!
ReplyDeleteGood shots, particularly that last one - really special!
ReplyDeleteNice picture you had taken. And the cute bird in the nest was a nice surprise. :))
ReplyDeleteWill you look at that! There's a little bird in there. What a perfect shelter, a very protective environment for a bird.
ReplyDeleteSuch a big cactus at that. Good, large "C" post.
ReplyDeleteI am always fascinated by the Saguaro Cactus on our frequent visits to Arizona.
ReplyDeletewonderful pictures adn great information
ReplyDeleteWell spotted... I nearly missed it at first... neat cactus as well.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots and very interesting post. I posted a couple of small cactus plant pictures just a couple of days ago.
ReplyDeletebtw - we don't have his and hers license plates for the vettes, but we do have "4 KEN" & "4 KAREN". :-)
Wow!! What a great C! Beautiful cactus and it was very nice that the bird was living ther:)
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day:)
Very nice cactus!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of cactus, and I like the one with the bird:)
ReplyDeleteThe seguaro cactus is so interesting and the home to many critters. Enjoying your RV travelogue and photos.
ReplyDeleteNice pics and the cactus is amazing. I would hate to waunder into it at night!
ReplyDeleteA great choise for c,love the bird in the cactus:)
ReplyDeleteGreat C Lilli & Nevada! Reminds me of my holiday to Arizona a few years back...
ReplyDeleteHi..I live in Az. Your cactus photo is cool. They call them Cactus hotels because so many animals find shelter in them.
ReplyDeleteI really like these photos.Love the desert landscapes.
ReplyDeletetrange how something so ugly can become so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteDon't think I'd ever seen
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a bird inside a Cactus b/4.
Great C photos.
Have a Blessed Happy Fun
Creative Thinking Year!!!
Very interesting post. That is a very safe place for a bird to live in.
ReplyDeleteGreat capture!
Alexander
Alex's World! - http://www.kakinan.com/alex
Wonderful photos! I love the last one with the bird in the cactus!!
ReplyDeleteNice photos and intersting info! Thanks for sharion. That was a wonderful catch to find the inhabitants at home!
ReplyDeleteInteresting post. I did not realize that cactii grow that old and tall.
ReplyDeleteGreat little lesson on the cactus, Lilli...thanks. What kind of bird was nesting inside? Nice shot!
ReplyDeleteHome sweet home.
ReplyDeleteSpiky little thinsg aren't they.
ReplyDeleteDon't get to close.
Ouch!
Happy Wednesday
Oh wow! Amazing cactus shots. They're the only plants I can successfully grow, but mine are only tiny things compared to that. Thanks for visiting me.
ReplyDeleteLove the tiny creatures peeping out!
ReplyDeleteAwesome post. It is very big Cactus so the bird can live inside ; )
ReplyDeleteJust trying to catch up on reading posts. . . been behind all week! Your cactus photo story is interesting! Nice protection for some bird family!
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