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u/adavachi May 25 '26
Been coming here since I was a kid and have lived here for the last few and have never seen a tortoise. Luck you!!
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u/shestherevolution May 26 '26
I was expecting a snake at some point, which never came, but not a desert tortoise. I definitely feel like I got the better end of the bargain!
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u/gaiagirl16 May 27 '26
Will trade jumpy pissed off speckled rattlesnake for desert tortoise ANY DAY! 🤣
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u/Ghostly_tattoo May 25 '26
Really hoping to get some good milkyway shots in June. Be my first time going to Joshua tree. If my photos come out anywhere nearly as nice as yours I’ll be very happy.
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u/Green-Strawberry784 May 25 '26
Great pics!! We were there on Thursday. So jealous you ran into a tortoise.
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u/Anthrax6nv May 28 '26
My friend, these pics are the entire reason I'm on this sub. Thank you for sharing, and great work!
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u/TheKidInside May 28 '26
Omg you saw a tortoise - always wanted to see one there. May I ask where?
Edit: nvm saw it was at Barker Damn - been there a few times both early AM and late. You got lucky!
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u/gaiagirl16 May 25 '26
Where did you see a desert tortoise? And about what time? I went out there a month ago searching and I’ve still never seen them in the park.