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“He may be just a tramp, a guy that likes to roam about this great country without any special aim, just to thank the Lord for these beautiful mountains.”
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Rincon Point Sunset
The view from Rincon Point tonight. Related Posts: Palm Trees at Dusk Backyard Sunset Silhouette Matilija Creek Headwaters Foggy Sunset Refugio Beach Sunset and Moonrise
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Tagged Carpinteria, Landscape, Nature, Photos, Pics, Rincon, Rincon Point, Santa Barbara, Snapshots, Sunsets
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Monarch Butterflies at Dusk on Ortega Hill
I took a jaunt up the short trail to the top of Ortega Hill just before sunset. The eucalyptus trees on the hill attract clusters of Monarch butterflies overwintering for the season. There was nobody around and I found a … Continue reading →
Posted in Santa Barbara
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Tagged Butterflies, Monarchs, Montecito, Ortega Hill, Santa Barbara, Summerland, Tales
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Chanterelle Mushrooms
“It is possible to live without gold and silver, and one can resist the temptations of seductive women, but to abstain from eating mushrooms is difficult.” -A quote from an ancient Roman named Martial (43-104 AD) When it comes to … Continue reading →
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Tagged Chanterelles, Flora, Foraging, Fungus, Hunting, Mushrooms, Mycelium, Oak, Rain, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara, Ventura County
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