Skyline Park Hike

Today, I took a hike at Skyline Park outside of Napa, and made a new discovery. While near the end of Skyline Trail, I peered over the ridge and noticed a farm pond down in a ravine. I climbed down to it and was pleased to see that the only tracks around it were deer and small animal tracks. Vultures were circling close above, ducks took flight, and there were two rock outcroppings that appeared to be frequently visited by large birds (much white guano). I spotted about four large red leg frogs taking cover under the muck on the bottom. Judging by their size, the only other frogs they could have been would be bull frogs, but these were a mottled reddish brown. I tried to get a better look and waited about 30 minutes for them to re-appear. No luck.

Soren's Pond

This is another view of this isolated pond through the poppies. I am taking the liberty of naming the pond "Soren's Pond" in honor of my new grandson, Soren Johanson.

Also, today, I had to stop for this narrow-leaved mule ears next to the trail on the way back.