Mono Grotto Lotto

Remember that cave-like creek grotto from last year that was frequented by bobcats and birds? The one in the Mono County canyon created by 2 fallen rim rocks?





Well, given the shade, water and protection from stray camera-triggering summer sunbeams, I decided to set it again this year.

Seems the bobcats might have competition for those furred and feathered Great Basin snacks.


Perhaps Panamint Chipmunk? Has indistinct stripes and looks too chunky for Least


Pinyon Jay


Mountain Cottontail


Western Tanager


Fledgling American Robin?


Blurry, in-motion American Pipit?


Song Sparrow


Bob


Bushy-tailed Woodrat


Second, larger Bushy-tailed Woodie


Raccoon dabbing the creek


Female Fence Lizard coming down to water


And a collared, slightly bigger kitty also passed through



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References:

• Nature of a Man (this blog) - Bob's Secret Grotto 
• Nature of a Man (this blog) - Stray Cat Strut
• Nature of a Man (this blog) - posts from the Mono Basin 
• California Department of Fish & Game - Bighorn Sheep Recovery Program
• Nature of a Man (this blog) - Smelly Cat
• Nature of a Man (this blog) - Always Put Collars on Your Kitties

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