July 6, 2010 - This morning the three young hawks surprised me--gone from their woodsy cocoon and a little farther up the trail.

July 4, 2010 - Conejo Valley Botanic Garden

August 3, 2010 - This gorgeous lizard posed for me today, despite her blue mate lurking nearby on a rock. She needed some distance.

July 4, 2010 - A day for celebrating freedom. 3 hawks showed up again during my hike. 2 younglings in a 7-10 split.

July 31, 2010 - I heard a pair of raccoons splashing in the creek. Raccoon is known as the Robin Hood of the animal kingdom.

July 3, 2010 - First day with my new zoom lens. The young hawks were relaxing in their woodsy hideaway.

August 17, 2010 - Moonridge Trail

September 12, 2010 - Ducks in the woods

August 17, 2010 - Wildwood Regional Park

August 17, 2010 - Wildwood Park, Thousand Oaks, CA

July 10, 2010 - Showing off to me

July 14, '10 - Ratchet call to mate

April 17, 2010 - Last night the coyotes serenaded me. This morning a roadrunner ran across the field and hopped to the carport roof below my balcony.

Early April 2010 - This has been the best Southern California spring season ever. Sage and wildflowers.

May 22, 2010 - A hummingbird, who guards the gateway of the woods where I hike, today asked the question then posed for my camera.

May 12, 2010 - The scent of California sage ignites my imagination, and I suddenly find myself walking along a path inside Great Mystery.