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Visitors 113
Modified 21-Dec-23
Created 2-Aug-18
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An early morning walk through oak woodlands and almost down to Corte Madera Creek, with stormclouds overhead and a storm threatening. Along the way, I encounter a fragment of a rainbow in the fog, with two kites kiting for voles, and a falcon (?) cruising overhead. Heads, bodies, and legs of larger ants litter the entranceway to a harvester-ant nest; some residents are cleaning up while others bring in the harvest.

This folder shows all aspects of the morning. The second shows insect adventures, including a grasshopper and a butterfly in addition to an extended view of the harvester ants and their harvest of death. The third folder focuses on birds: a falcon overhead; a hawk resting in the forest; and kite after kite, kiting in the heavens, descending to earth, flying off with prey, and devouring prey from the apex of a twisted valley oak. Enjoy this varied day with me.

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Welcoming OaksStorm Cloud over the BayGrassland, Tarweed, Oaks, BayLone Blue Oak (Quercus douglasii) in SerpentineStorm Clouds behind Lone Blue Oak (Quercus douglasii) in SerpentineCracks in the RoadCracks in the RoadPanorama with "Phainopepla Tree"Old Valley Oak (Quercus lobata) with MistletoeFeatherFeather up CloseWhite-tailed Kite (Elanus leucurus), KitingWhite-tailed Kite (Elanus leucurus), KitingWhite-tailed Kite (Elanus leucurus) with VoleMorning VistaMorning Vista (2)Morning Vista (3)Feather (2)Feather up Close (2)Plant

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Guestbook for 9/13/2017 Dawn before Storm: Oaks, Kites, Ants, and More
Vilma(non-registered)
Thanks to a friend's recommendation, I found this, and I'm very happy I did. I'm immediately adding this to my bookmarks for later use. I believe you should make this a full series if you haven't already.
Nestor(non-registered)
I'm relatively new to this field, so your explanation was really beneficial. It's difficult to strike a balance between oversimplifying and breaking down complex ideas. Thank you! I took away a few practical lessons.
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