From the deep wilds of California's parks to the glimpse of a bluebird over a backyard fence, from the geologic bones of the mountains to the tiny spring wildflower in an empty lot -- California's natural worlds are everywhere, and endlessly fascinating.
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Oak Blossoms
Oak in bloom, Cow Mountain, Mendocino County, California
Did you know oak trees have flowers? Many people don't. They're quite pretty sometimes. Look for masses of trailing stringlike blossoms in early spring when the leaves are just coming out. They're often red, golden, or pale green. Listen for the buzz of all the excited bees and insects - they're popular feeding stations!
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