Tall Forest, 10-18-08

Just a few quick sights from today's Tall Forest Bird Count at the Cosumnes River Preserve:

I found this blue vervain with strange cockscomb-like growths on it. I can't find this on the Web or in my galls book. Hmmm ...

Turkey Vulture warming up

We had numerous flyovers of Sandhill Cranes. They were our constant companions.

An orthopteran. Such delicate wings. Pretty, yes?

Ta ta for now,
Sylvie