Oh baby, it's hot outside

Not as hot as it was this weekend, but in the 90's. We did have a first rain last night, accompanied by much thunder and lightening which always puts me on the alert, even at 2 am. The air smelled fresh this morning and some of the haze was gone. More rain in the forecast, monsoons may have begun.

Dan had noticed this bobcat a few days ago while grilling on the porch and we watched her trot off with a rodent dangling from her mouth. Today she was back. It is good hunting here for ground squirrels as they compete with the birds for spilled seed. She had already caught her meal, parked it under the ash, took a long drink from the water dish and laid down for a spell.

She then ate her snack, another drink, and off she went. We were able to watch her for about 15 minutes. What a thrill!