8 May 2008 |
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Riparian Woodland, Mokelumne River |
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Children of the Chaparral |
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Intrepid explorers of the Oak Foothill Woodland. |
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Rattlesnake hunting is reserved for the cautiously brave. |
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Datura wrightii, aka Sacred Datura, Devil's Weed, Jimson Weed. This plant is dangerously toxic.
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No rattlesnakes, but we did get to look at this little guy.
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Western Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis)
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A relaxing lunch... |
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"Clemson" the feral kid we found in the woods. Once we fed him, he wouldn't leave. |
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Big Trees sure are awe inspiring! |
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Is nature overwhelming or exhausting? |
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