April Rainbow

Trillium in Bloom

Nothwest native Trillium Ovatum in bloom.

 

 

Lots of Frog Action

Many northern red-legged frogs (Rana aurora) this year. Since first egg cluster sighting on Feb. 8 many more clusters and lots of mating and calling action. More frogs than normal sighted this year. Attests to good habitat development.

Mating collection.  Not seen before on pond.

 

First Red-Legged Frog Eggs For The Season





First Red-Legged Frog eggs for the year today.  Many frogs at the pond, lots of calling.  Weather dry for the year so far. Warm and mild today and for last couple weeks.

 

Very cold and dry.

So far 2013 has been cold and dry after a warm, very wet December.

First Snowfall of the Year

Warm December So Far

December warmer than usual and no freeze yet. Rainfall has been heavy but dry for last several days. Lots of fog, lately, here on the mountain.  Shot below is a fogless view taken several minutes ago. Several red-legged frogs seen earlier this week.

 

Fall brings beautiful weather



 August and September very dry and hot.  Fall brings nicer weather and early fall colors. 

 

Red-Legged frog

Blue Darner dragonfly. Many appear in fall. Mating and depositing eggs.