Mel Smith was hiking alongside the Gualala River when he came across this Redwood stump amidst second and third generation trees. Mel titled it "Still reaching for the sky!"
Thanks to Mel for allowing me to share his photo with you here.
Today is a perfect autumn day here on the Mendonoma Coast. Sunny with a few clouds and a light breeze.
An orange Dragonfly - Libellula saturata - visited my garden in Anchor Bay. In our courtyard we have a small pond with a waterfall flowing from an old-growth Redwood stump. The Rough-skinned Newt is still in residence in the pond. A few days ago I noticed this beautiful naiad flitting around the plants by the pond. This jewel-like Dragonfly eats moths, flies, ants and other insects. Welcome to my garden, male Flame Skimmer!
