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A Coyote at the Barry M. Goldwater Range-East in southwest Arizona. Photo: C. Holzapfel

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A Gray Fox enjoys some shade at the Barry M. Goldwater Range-East in Arizona. Photo: R. Whittle

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This nest structure was built and used by Le Conte's Thrashers, a bird found in sparsely-vegetated desert valleys. The Barry M. Goldwater Range-East may have one of the densest populations of this species-at-risk in Arizona. Photo: J. Arnett

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Because scorpions are rather common at the Barry M. Goldwater Range-East, and because they typically wander at night, it is wise to not camp or sleep directly on the ground. Photo: R. Whittle

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A Blister Beetle at the Barry M. Goldwater Range-East in southwest Arizona. Photo: R. Whittle

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Turkey Vultures occur year-round at the Barry M. Goldwater Range-East in southwest Arizona, and are most numerous during Spring and Fall migration. 56 RMO contractors remove carrion (dead animals) from State Road 85 between Gila Bend and Ajo, with the intent of reducing the amount of food available for Turkey Vultures in the area and, thus, reducing the number of Turkey Vultures in the flight-lines of aircraft operating at the Range. Photo: J. Arnett

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This male Phainopepla, found at the Barry M. Goldwater Range-East in southwest Arizona, looks like a glossy black Northern Cardinal. Mistletoe fruit is a primary food for Phainopeplas. Photo: J. Arnett

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Only a few species of amphibians breed at the Barry M. Goldwater Range-East in southwest Arizona. These tadpoles will need to develop quickly and emerge from the water before the water dries up. Photo: R. Whittle

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Sonoran Desert Toads occur at the Barry M. Goldwater Range-East in southwest Arizona. Because their skin is toxic, it is recommended to not handle these toads. Photo: R. Whittle

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A Gila Monster at the Barry M. Goldwater Range-East in southwest Arizona. Photo: Betsy Wirt

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A rock-loving barrel cactus basks in the sun and Hat Mountain rises from the Sauceda Mountains at the Barry M. Goldwater Range-East in southwest Arizona.

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The morning sun casts yellowish light and shade across the South Tactical Range and the Granite Mountains at the Barry M. Goldwater Range-East in southwest Arizona. Photo: R. Whittle

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A natural arch at the Barry M. Goldwater Range-East in southwest Arizona. Photo: R. Whittle

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A splendid sunset over the Barry M. Goldwater Range-East in southwest Arizona. Photo: R. Whittle

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Early morning at Bender Springs Canyon in the Sand Tank Mountains at the eastern part of the Barry M. Goldwater Range-East in southwest Arizona.

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Ocotillo, various species of cacti, and Palo Verde are characteristic plants of the Sonoran Desert. Coffeepot Mountain makes a fine backdrop for this vista at the Barry M. Goldwater Range-East in southwest Arizona.

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An aerial view of the remote and rugged Sand Tank Mountains at the eastern part of the Barry M. Goldwater Range-East in southwest Arizona.

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The San Cristobal Valley, in the western part of the Barry M. Goldwater Range-East in southwest Arizona, is home to significant species such as Le Conte's Thrasher and Kit Fox.

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A convoy target, used for air-to-ground missions, stretches across a valley of Creosotebush at the South Tactical Range of the Barry M. Goldwater Range-East in southwest Arizona.

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The sun rises above the northern point of the Growler Mountains as seen from the South Tactical Range of the Barry M. Goldwater Range-East in southwest Arizona.

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