As I wrap up Section 1 of my Sky Island Traverse, I’ve updated my Madrean Sky Islands gallery with a page for this incredible range, that can be found here. Below I’ll share a very small gallery of some of the magnificent creatures I’ve spent time with this April.
The animals I saw most abundantly were various birds and small lizards. I was also blessed by multiple Gila monster sightings, quite a few Western Diamondback sightings & a really cool Tiger Rattlesnake observation.
I feel I’m leaving this range right as I’m getting to know it; falling more in love with it by the day. So I will be continuing my study and documentation of the Tortolita Mountains on future zero days (off-days, pretty much) from my traverse. There are still so many species I’d like to see and photograph in this range.
Be sure to check out my gallery of the Torts, and comment below which species you love to see photos of from it the most!