
Intense Drought in Sabino Canyon — Image by kenne
Prickly pear cactus are among the first cactus to die during a drought.
Intense Drought in Sabino Canyon — Image by kenne
Prickly pear cactus are among the first cactus to die during a drought.
Posted February 15, 2021 by kenneturner in Cactus, Information, Photography, Prickly Pear, Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, Tucson Arizona
Tagged with Intense Drought, Prickly Pear Cactus, Sabino Canyon, Tucson Arizona
Intense Drought In Sabino Canyon — Image by kenne
The Sonoran Desert
known for its biodiversity
having two rainy seasons
the summer monsoon
and winter rainy season
now experiencing drought.
Normal drought conditions
made worse by La Niña
event reducing rainfall.
Many native plants are dying
vegetation green-up is poor
during this intense drought.
— kenne
Posted February 15, 2021 by kenneturner in Black & White Photography, Information, Lower Sabino Canyon, Photography, Poetry, Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, Sonoran Desert, Tucson Arizona
Tagged with Biodiversity, Intense Drought, Poetry, Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, Tucson Arizona