This week, the Geezers of Sunrise Community Church hiked to Fairy Falls which is located on the eastside of Beale Air Force Base and north of Camp Far West Reservoir-Spenceville is the area. Although we've done this hike a couple of times in the past, it has always been a good one and this week was no exception. Following what seemed endless heavy rains, lush green grass was everywhere and it reminded the writer of his British homeland. It was a fairly easy hike of around 6 miles in and out, with little elevation gain, good wild flowers, range cattle, Indian grinding stones and the falls were flowing full. Thanks to Loren, Sherm and Roland for this weeks photographs.
Footnote from Loren Gray on the Big Bird Roland thought he saw from a distance ……
Roland, I looked up the bird you saw on our return to the cars. It is a
STRIPED ORANGE PIPER. usually found in open areas of the California foothills. This bird is very stationary in its habitat. It may be identified by its upright and very thin body, is non-flying and has wide orange stripes on one side only.
I was able to get a good photo of the bird in its natural habitat.........
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