Great California Poppy Season

What a great poppy season we had this year. The first picture shows the poppies on a cloudy, cold, windy day when the blossoms are closed. The rest of the pictures show them on a warm sunny day about a week later.

These pictures were taken in one area, and it seemed that the poppies went as far as the eye could see. There were poppies everywhere, one of the best seasons in about 15 years.




Woodland Count:

19 1/2 - Cottontail bunnies and Black Tailed Hares 1 1/2 because one was the cutest tiny baby

19 1/2 - Ground squirrels, again one was a tiny baby leaping into a bush, too cute.

3 - Lizards, fence or spiny
2 - Scrub Jays, not really known for this area.

and of course numerous other bird types.

Flora and Fauna, Well just Fauna

It has been awhile since I have posted. Thought today I would talk about the woodland near our home.

The woodland is a desert area, that has been set aside for preservation. It is a prime example of such an area here in the desert. Since it is directly behind us, we will never have homes behind us. We do not look out on a forest of houses, but instead have great sunsets.

This one is a the best.

There are trails that have been set up within the woodland and we try to walk there as many times a week as we can. Besides the Joshua trees, creosote bushes, junipers, and other desert flora, there are animals to see.

Along with numerous birds, here is my headcount for this morning:

39 - Cottontail and Black Tailed Rabbits, including some adorable babies.
13 - Small ground squirrels, including the cutest little babies.
1 - Coyote

I happened to look to my left while walking along the northern trail, and about 50 yards away was a head and two alert ears watching me. It was a coyote lying down in the brush. As soon as I pointed at him for my husband to see, he stood up and backed away ever watchful. We see them quite frequently, and see them in packs as well. I believe there are about 5 - 6 that live in and frequent the woodland. We have also seen them trotting down the street. At times we hear them yipping loudly, sounding like there are dozens instead of the few.

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Have a great day!