American River

Almond Blossom

Bald Eagle near Ambassador Park across from the Sacramento Bar. Just hanging out in a tree high over the river.

Snowy Egret

Red Berries

Canadian Geese

Great Egret landing

Pond Turtle

Vernal pool along the American River Bicycle Trail near Folsom and Lake Natomas

with her chicks near William Pond Recreation Area

On Yerba Santa blooms.

Horned Dowingia, also know as a Calico flower

White vine growing along the lower American River between Sunrise Blvd and Hazel Ave, south side of the river.

Mitilija Poppies

Non California native,

Found within a hundred yards of Lake Natomas on the American River Bike Trail. I did not know there were vernal pools in Folsom California. The blanketed a five yard depression in the field. Also, popcorn flowers and dowingia.

Arroyo Lupine and Golden Poppies

lupines