In forests, a spectacular member of the Lily family is blooming now, Red Clintonia, Clintonia andrewsiana. I photographed this beauty just after Monday's rain.

This perennial herb is native to California, mainly Northern California. While many native wildflowers are small, this plant practically announces itself, "I'm here and I'm beautiful!"

Today has been sunny and windy, especially close to the ocean, temps in the 60's.