9-03-17

Another individual in the group on the way to Pasco Canyon (see adjacent photo), showing off his large ears. They're supposed to have a role in thermal regulation.

Eye-shaped branch scars on aspen ( Populus tremuloides ) in Pasco Canyon Toquima Range, Nye County, Nevada. Yes, that overgrown somewhat-more-open area in the middle is the trail! The inset is from a bit farther up the trail. The very wet and stormy winter of 2016-17 led to (a) lots of new growth; and (b) lots of deadfall!