A very small Rattlesnake, easily unnoticed on the trail ahead.
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Calero Park Pastorale Figueroa Trail Wild Flowers |
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| Wild flowers bloom in profusion throughout the park. | ||
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| Trailside view of Calero's lush spring landscape. | ||
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| A fine tangle of Fiddleheads line stretches of the Figueroa Trail. | ||
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| Tiny Lupines like these can also be found. | ||
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| Violas, also called "Johnny Jump Ups", are seen everywhere. | ||
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| Some wild flowers are so small, they nearly defy being photographed. | ||
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| Others, like this Mule Ear, are the size of sunflowers. | ||
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| Color and variety are plentiful for those with eyes to see. | ||
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| Best of all, there's no need to step off trail to take photos. | ||
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| Patches of wild flowers line most trails. | ||
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| But watch where you put your feet! A very small Rattlesnake, easily unnoticed on the trail ahead. |
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| Motionless, perhaps for its protection, a Western Rattlesnake. | ||
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| Mid trail, glimpsed this small Western Toad in a rain soaked squirrel hole. | ||
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| Sharing its damp abode with a Western Tree Frog. | ||
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| Frequently seen along trails in spring time. | ||
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| These tiny frogs will often sit motionless on the trail. | ||
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| Fast growing spring grasses will soon overgrow all but the tallest wild flowers. | ||
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| Hillside seepage along the trail's edge. | ||
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| Serves as a temporary wet habitat for a baby Western Pond Turtle. | ||
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| Not much larger than a quarter and in need of a more permanent home. | ||
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| Patiently allowing its vulnerable underside to be photographed. | ||
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| Los Cerritos Pond: a sanctuary for wildlife and a new home for the baby pond turtle. | ||
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| For directions to Calero and information on other County Parks, visit ParkHere.org | ||
| Click here for list of County Park's "Healthy Trails" hikes. | ||
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