From X-mas to New Years, 2014. Return from the south.

 Midwinter insects. Dec. 26, near Elephant Butte.

 Gambel's quail getting a morning drink.

 Sandhill cranes coming into their roost.

 Snowgeese flying in formation. (click to enlarge)

Back under the Sandias on the last night of the year.

Avian roadkill. March, AZ.

 Female Gambel's quail.

 Male Roadrunner.