I was dodging Desert Hares this morning on my way to the walk meet-up with Bill and Monty in Brown Canyon at 0445 am. I even struck and killed one that ran right into my driver's side. I could hear the impact of the doomed hare's body against the tire. The body was still on the road when I drove home. I hate killing wildlife. It was an adult hare that at least died on impact; its lifeless eyes were wide open.
Today's walk with "the guys" was 5.75 miles. We never met another hiker/runner/rider. The guys are now starting the walk from Richard's Trail, a mile down road from the original start. That's two miles extra. I don't feel I'm up to their level yet, but I am feeling stronger today than when we began our morning walks two weeks ago. The guys eventually want to work up to ten miles and they are encouraging me. They are good company.
I took Zana this morning. She was a bit more squirrely today, chasing after three deer early on before putting her back on leash. There were plenty more hares all along the route. That evening rain last Wednesday has really brought out the wildlife!
We were back home by 7am.
The dove and her chicks are slowly transforming into a loving brood. I even spotted the mate nearby watching over the nest. Yesterday I watched a brown trasher get too close to the nest and even I was concerned about the chicks' safety. I want the chicks to grow strong and independent so that they can fledge the nest in two weeks.
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