The Clematis Flowers



have become mopheads.

Buckeye



blossoms waving in the breeze.

The Oaks Are Green



The Grass Turns Brown.

Golden Yarrow



another late bloomer. Lots growing near granite outcroppings.

The Distinctive Tail Feathers



of the Copper's Hawk.

Harvest Brodiaea



with a little madia in the background.

A Lovely Pair



of Mariposa Lilies.

The Buckeye



is spectacular in full bloom.

John and Phoebe



Hiking among the madia.

Buckeye



in full glorious bloom.

A Ghost



of flowers past.

Golden Yarrow



Another late bloomer.

Butterfly Mariposa Lily



the pink version.

Yellow Butterfly Mariposa Lily



First time I've seen a yellow one up here.

So Beautiful



The Butterfly Mariposa Lily in bloom this week.

White Globe Lily



Only a few of these; most are pink.

Fremontia



in bloom.

Woodpecker



in the back yard.

Purple Milkweed



finally blooming.

Snake Lily



aka Twining Brodeaia, first of the season.

Bird's Eye Gilia



The group shot.

Madia



Dominating the meadow.

Blue Dicks



swaying in a field near you.

Nothing But Flowers



A great year in the meadow.

Pale Blue Ceanothus



With a tinge of gray, smoke colored.