Edge of cottonwood-willow-rose riparian woodland at Walker River Preserve (aka Aspen Glen Preserve) south of Larson Lane, near Coleville, Mono County, California, elev. 5200 feet.
Doing many push-ups. Very fast runner.
Several of of us stood by until the tortoise walked off the road-since it was a busy morning.
I’ve been here 100 times and have never seen an elk here!
Elevation 3388 feet. Open Pinus ponderosa forest.
Elevation 3388 feet. Open Pinus ponderosa forest.
About 6-8 egg masses. Some newly hatched and feeding on jelly. Others masses look newer with small round embryos. No adults observed.
Bunching. Up to 7 feet tall.