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Strawberry Creek is parted by snowfall. Photo by Mike Vladika

Snowy Strawberry Creek

February 21, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
Dressed for the early morning chilly air off the lake surface and packing binoculars and cameras, the volunteers were led by Forest Service Biologist Ann Poopatanapong (fourth from left) and were rewarded when a male and a female eagle were spotted flying on the south side of the lake. Photo by Cid Castillo

40 volunteers come out for Lake Hemet bald eagle count

About 40 came to assist the Forest Service for the 34th season …

January 21, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
Winter visits Lake Fulmor last week. Photo by Barry Shapiro

Winter visits Lake Fulmor

December 30, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post
Photo courtesy of Harold Voorheis

Plants for “Friendship,” “Luck” in the New Year

While Christmas is often thought of as a time for family, New Year is considered a time for friends.

December 30, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post
Top Idyllwild-area 2011 nature photos

Top Idyllwild-area 2011 nature photos

The top wildlife photos are reprinted for your enjoyment …

December 28, 2011 | 2 comments | View Post
Festive giant candy canes create a meandering snowy path for Christmas shoppers leading from North Circle Drive to Honey Bunns & Joe Bakery in the rear of the Mile High Plaza. Photo by Cid Castillo

A candy cane stroll

Festive giant candy canes create a meandering snowy path for Christmas shoppers in Idyllwild …

December 15, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post
The “Debutante” pictured here is a midseason bloomer — from January to March. Photo courtesy of Harold Voorheis

Camelias go center stage for winter blooms

There is no need to wait for spring to enjoy the beauty of blooms …

December 13, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post
During the very early hours before and during sunrise on Saturday, Dec. 10, the year’s second lunar eclipse occurred. This happens when the Earth passes between the Sun and the moon, thus blocking the Sun’s rays from landing on the lunar surface. Several readers contributed their photographs of the event, including this montage of the phases of the eclipse. Photos by Les Walker

Locals observe lunar eclipse from a mile high

The year’s second lunar eclipse was Saturday night …

December 13, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post
This blue heron is having lunch in a Mountain Center backyard. Photo by Bethany Pulliam

Blue heron lunch

This blue heron is having lunch in a Mountain Center backyard.

December 6, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post
This sharp-shinned hawk is perched on a smooth manzanita limb and keeps a watchful eye out for prey. Photo by Doris Jean Lombard

Sharp-skinned hawk spotted

This sharp-shinned hawk is perched on a smooth manzanita limb and keeps a watchful eye out for prey.

December 6, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post
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