WE HAVE LANDED BACK IN THE FLORENCE AREA AGAIN.

And we are parked in the same spot on the 96 Ranch Road but only until Tuesday when we're heading back to our friends in Glendale.  I rode with Richard on Thursday and will again on Monday.  We went to the ATV club annual cookout last night and met some old friends.  This morning we attended the annual Caliente Spring Fling parade and met more old friends

At lunchtime on the ATV ride I climbed up to an area I had looked at for years but hadn't made the effort.

At lunchtime on the ATV ride I climbed up to an area I had looked at for years but hadn't made the effort.

I spotted this little patch of poppies along the Top of the 'world trail and made a quick walk out to them.

On the way back from the poppies, I spotted this pink Fairy Duster blooming.

Steve coming through a rough spot.

Desert Anemones.

This little guy wasn't going to be interrupted in his snack.

I spotted this Red-tailed Hawk circling above us while we were taking flower photos.

Poppies and a lupine.

Poppies.

Desert Chicory.

We got lucky and spotted some bighorn sheep.

Some were taking their leisure.

A female Phainopepla.

We found a few Ocotillo blooms.

So far, I am unable to identify this pretty little flower.

So far, I am unable to identify this pretty little flower.

So far, I am unable to identify this pretty little flower.

At the meet up before the ride Thursday morning, my friend Rick mentioned an owl that was a regular visitor near his house in Florence Gardens.  After the ride, Aileen and I drove by there to see if we could see it.  As you can see, we did!