Plants and animals east Kingman

There is a cholla  cactus bush on the corner by our house which often shelters different animals.  Most commonly is quail, but one time I saw a couple roadrunners there, and also a little mammal--squirrel or mouse.  

Behind this bush there are prickly pears, which are currently blooming.  I worry about this area as I know development is slowly encroaching and this will all be scraped away for houses or businesses.  This is the area behind KRMC Santa Rosa and they have already cleared away the other side for houses.  

I was very wary for rattlesnakes as I took these pictures.  I never did see any however.  Sheri saw one a couple weeks ago and that has me skittish.  












skull of some animal about two inches in length.

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