On the day recently that it snowed in Redlands (first time in 25 years), I drove around after the snow storm passed through, enjoying the snowy mountain views. I found a place I'd never noticed before, with an open view of the foothills and the mountain peaks, with the characteristic orange grove and palm rows. There were still clouds over the peaks, but the sky was blue, very different from a couple of hours earlier, with snow falling in downtown streets. 3/3/22 www.sparhawkphotography.com
I've seen California Pepper Trees all my life, but have never seen one with flowers. These little white flowers were all over this tree, and I know later in the season it will be covered with the hanging clusters of red "berries", the fruit or seeds, apparently resulting from these flowers. I just thought this earlier stage in the tree's growth year was interesting. 3/1/22 www.sparhawkphotography.com
I saw this female Northern Flicker the other day, hiding in the leaves on a tree. Suddenly she flew out, toward me, and landed on this (not very photogenic) fence. She stayed long enough for a few shots, before flying back to the tree. Although you can't see it in this view, she was the Red-shafted sub-species, which is about all we have in this area. The red in the wings is visible in flight, as is the characteristic white rump patch. This is a common woodpecker in this area. 2/28/22 www.sparhawkphotography.com
