Travels
Thousands Take Flight
Thousand of birds take flight as two cars pass by at the Merced National Wildlife Reserve
Vineyards and the dormant Rancho Seco
I was driving home last weekend and decided to take the old highway that runs parallel to highway 50. In the distance I saw the dormant nuclear plant power, Rancho Seco near Galt. The plant closed in 1989 by public vote dues to many infractions that raised public awareness to its plight. Today, it stands out among the vineyards and pastures in the Sacramento valley.
Shot Rock Vista on 88
Shot Rock vista point on highway 88 from the overlook, looking West towards Bear River Reservoir
Snow to Play In
My dog loves the snow. There is this spot along highway 88 that we stop at every once in awhile. It had snowed the night before. My dog got out of the car and romped all over the place. She got to this point, took a rest and if I could have read her mind, she was thinking, “Ohhh there’s more SNOW TO PLAY IN!!”
Searching and napping
A lone Black Necked Stilt searching for a meal as Ross’s Geese nap
“Some bunny…
… looking for love” 
(Yeah, the title’s kind of corny but it is Valentine’s Day) 😉 enjoy!
Duck, Duck, Geese
At the Merced National Wildlife Refuge amongst thousands of Ross’s Geese that winter here were these Northern Shoveler ducks splashing about.
Snapshots by Kats 