On Monday the 7th, Nick, Lauren, and I went to the 1,600 acre Moore County Regional Park in the eastern hills above Napa Valley. I think my time in California was the best week of the year for wildflowers, green grass, and perfect weather.
Nick in his glory
Quintessential Northern California
There were patches of Pipevine with numerous Pipevine Swallowtail Butterflies flying around them. These butterflies only lay their eggs on the Pipevine plant which the emerging caterpillars feed on.
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We came upon a Great Blue Heron rookery that also included a Double-crested Cormorant. Nick took this picture with his cell phone held up against binoculars. His hands are so much steadier than mine!
We had to send Nick to time out in this old circus wagon for excessive plant excitement.
The end of a fine day
The next day, I drove over to Santa Rosa to see my friend Jim and his wife Mary Ann. Jim and I took a long hike in Annadel State Park which is a short walk from his house. Jim got me into backpacking about 24 years ago.
Jim
Lily and Indian Paintbrush
Red Larkspur
Hillside Woodland Star
The next day I flew back to Oregon to be with my girls, Gail, Daisy, and Penelope. Gail did a fine job holding down the fort. The trip went without a hitch. I'm glad the folks I visited are doing well and enjoying life.
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Delightful photos!!
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