Sunday, February 1, 2009

Lake Murray Hike

Last Saturday morning found our group investigating the wildlife around Lake Murray. Mission Trails Regional Park encompasses not only land between Mission Gorge Rd. and State Route 52, but the land southeast surrounding Cowles Mountain and Lake Murray to the south of that. There are plans to incorporate more land located north of 52.
American Coots enjoying the calmness of the water give a sense of peace.

Coastal Deerweed Lotus scoparius is related to the pea plant. The family Fabaceae is also known as Leguminosae. In this close-up, one can see how the tiny flowers are very similar to the pea's flower.

These are domestic geese.
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