Natural History Wanderings

Calphoto reported

The yellow of the big leaf maples in the Redwoods was lovely on my drive from San Gregorio on 84 up to 35 yesterday. I suspect one could find nice color contrasts on the peninsula with some looking.

California Fall Color has the following fall color and Monarch Butterfly report for Santa Cruz County.

Monarch Butterflies Peak 75-100% – The monarch butterflies have returned to Natural Bridges State Park and other nesting areas along the California Coast.  GO NOW!

Summit Road Peak 75-100% – Summit Road is canopied with yellow bigleaf maple. GO NOW!

See photo and full report at: Monarch butterflies return to Santa Cruz.