Sunbathers
I’m watching you like a hawk
Red-shouldered Hawks return to the same nesting territory year after year. One Red-shouldered Hawk occupied a territory in southern California for 16 consecutive years — Allaboutbirds.org
Gang of three
I had an unexpected close encounter while hiking down the trail towards Snipes Ravine yesterday morning (walking distance from my house). Most of the deer I’ve spotted on or near Mississippi Bar are much farther away and are quick to take flight at any sight of humans. But these three — two does and a buck — seem to be […]
Cameo
Bug-eyes
Orange and green
These California poppies (Eschscholzia californica) at Negro Bar State Park haven’t yet opened up for the day.
Leaning pines
Wild yellow
I believe this is St Johns wort (Hypericum perforatum). I noticed it growing along the horse trail at Negro Bar State Park. Running along the top of the hill in the background is Greenback Lane, very busy with the morning rush hour traffic.
Arches, Domes, and Half Circles
The theme for Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge this week is Arch, Dome or Half Circle.