Yesterday I posted the pic of a flowering pepper tree. I looked back in my oldies files to find one showing the "berries" or seeds on the pepper tree, which form after the flowers bloom. I was more familiar with these red seeds than I was the flowers. I thought this was a good follow-up image, especially if you aren't familiar with this tree. Despite its name, it is not native to California; it originated in the deserts of Peru, but has been cultivated in many warm climate regions. 3/2/22 www.sparhawkphotography.com
After watching and shooting the woodpeckers in a local park recently, I noticed a huge bush, much taller than I am, and very full, covered with these interesting flowers and somewhat curly leaves. I'd never seen it before and couldn't resist taking a few shots. Although the park isn't exactly landscaped, there are some trees and plants that aren't truly wild, or native. If anyone knows what this plant is, I'd love an ID. 2/27/22 www.sparhawkphotography.com
I had a chance to watch this pair of Acorn Woodpeckers work on their acorn storage system and check out some nest holes. This is a female on the left (black in front of the red head patch) and male on the right (white forehead). Their behavior suggested that they are a pair, and may be getting ready to nest. At any rate, they were fun to watch. 2/26/22 www.sparhawkphotography.com
