American River morning
Not a bad way to spend a warm weekend morning in early July.
Morning rendezvous
Now and then, if I’m out early enough, I might encounter a doe (or maybe three) in the brushy parkland around Lake Natoma. But it’s a very rare treat for me to spot a buck, and especially one as close as the one I saw yesterday morning around 6 a.m. This early in the summer, his impressive rack is still […]
Early birds
I have to admit I’ve gotten out of the habit of rising early and hitting the local trails with my camera; but lately I’m trying to do better. Getting out early means cooler temperatures, fewer people, and a higher likelihood of spotting some interesting local wildlife. The young bald eagles have pretty much left the nest, but the other day […]
The Adventure Continues… Glacier
We’re barely into July and already the heat has me looking forward to October and November! But that’s only one of the reasons I chose this week’s episode of California’s Gold. High altitude hiking, clear mountain lakes, breathtaking panoramas, glacial waterfalls, a very cool knitted hat, and an adorable little critter called the American pika — this adventure in the […]
Gaggle
Bike traffic on this section of the bike trail has decreased dramatically since the rock slides officially closed it down; on the other hand, there’s plenty of goose traffic.
Fine balance
You never know what you might spot around here if you just keep your eyes open!
Cardinal meadowhawk
This gorgeous bright red naiad (Sympetrum illotum) was a very cool surprise near the end of a fairly warm hike yesterday morning.
Two years later
Sun flowers
Helianthus annuus (common sunflower) and Madia elegans (common madia).