He's actually smack dab in the middle, at the base of the post. It took us a long time to spot him; we only did once he rattled.

Oh, no, that was in September! I haven't seen any recently.

Love that description, distraction magic. That's exactly what it is, 100%. And the fuzzy edges don't help. Somehow it's more difficult to visually locate the border of the area of effect on a cholla than on, say, a barrel cactus.

And it's NOT for a pleasant embrace, either. 😂

It's a film worth bundling up for!