November, last snakes, and golden cottonwoods.

 Striped whipsnake, 11/1.

 Rio Grande ram, 11/1.

 Last day of cottonwoods at full color in Taos, 11/3.

 Last flush along the Rio, 11/4.

Rinconada, 11/4.

Striped Whipsnake, April 29th

 Striped Whipsnake, Masticophus taeniatus.

Seen in grasslands near the Mineral Mountains.