Lots to see, but only one photo

There are always more things to see when on a ride than there are photo opportunities. A few days ago I saw a fox, which darted into the scrub. Today, I saw a family of skunks drinking from an irrigation channel. The sun had not risen and they didn't see me so I kept going so not to disturb them. A roosting hawk awaiting the sun loudly expressed displeasure at my flashing lights. A landing plane made its approach so quietly that I missed an opportunity. Finally, I spotted a lurking garden monster and that saved the day photographically speaking.

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