To the west, a clear view of the valley and the southern reaches of San Francisco Bay.
Turn your back on civilization and admire Mt. Hamilton to the east.
With some hope that we might see a bobcat, I'd suggested today's hike to a friend who is also fond of felines. [No promises, of course.]
It was unseasonably warm; I wished I'd chosen a lighter-weight shirt. We followed the same route I'd enjoyed a few weeks ago. Ground squirrels were plentiful, but I was surprised when my hiking buddy spotted a bunny! Moments after it scampered into the brush, she spied a bobcat sauntering down an adjacent trail (away from us, and the lucky bunny).
Birds provided the soundtrack for our trek. Amidst much twittering, one intermittent call stood out—almost like laughter.
Merlin Sound ID, for the win: a
California Quail. [
ha-HA-ha, ha-HA-ha, ha-HA-ha.]
Keep your eyes, ears, and mind open. Always!
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