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Castilleja affinis

Published on December 17, 2025December 16, 2025 by Hashi1 Comment

Sialia mexicana

Published on December 14, 2025December 13, 2025 by HashiLeave a comment

Western Bluebird on the fence at Las Virgenes Reservoir.

Hericium erinaceus

Published on December 7, 2025December 6, 2025 by HashiLeave a comment

We spotted a pom-pom of (edible, medicinal) lion’s mane fungus high in the crook of an oak tree.

Big Sycamore

Published on December 6, 2025December 5, 2025 by Hashi2 Comments

Good to stretch the legs on a 9 mi / 14.5 km hike.

Omphalotus olivascens

Published on November 30, 2025November 28, 2025 by HashiLeave a comment

We saw these huge, gorgeous, rich orange-gold mushrooms growing among the roots of a coast live oak. Apparently this species is bioluminescent! And poisonous. Says Wiki: ”while not lethal, consuming this mushroom leads to very severe cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea.”

cyclops

Published on November 14, 2025November 13, 2025 by HashiLeave a comment

waterfall

Published on November 11, 2025November 10, 2025 by HashiLeave a comment

My niece is visiting; I took her to Sisar Canyon and we hiked further and found a waterfall off a side trail. Magic!

Corthylio calendula

Published on November 9, 2025November 8, 2025 by HashiLeave a comment

The ruby-crowned kinglet is a winter visitor to these parts. One of North America’s tiniest songbirds, it feeds primarily on insects but also eats fruits and seeds. It searches restlessly among the lower branches of shrubs and trees, and its constant wing-flicking is a distinctive trait that helps with identification. Only the males wear the ruby crown.