Who left that scat?

Who left that scat?

 Pismo Preserve Ranger CJ found this scat on a trail at the Pismo Preserve. Notice that it is not at all hidden. Maybe this animal wanted to make a statement? What else do you notice? Tapered ends, twisted tubular shape, presence of hair and size. Any guesses?...
Handsome bug on a rock at the Pismo Preseve

Handsome bug on a rock at the Pismo Preseve

The Pismo Preserve plant survey team spotted this handsome bug on a rock while working on the trail on March 27,2017. It is a leaffooted bug, http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/orn/leaffooted_bug.htm
Oaks have flowers ~ where acorns begin!

Oaks have flowers ~ where acorns begin!

Coast live oak flowers at the Pismo Preserve, March 6,2017 (Photo credit: Lyza Johnson) Male oak flowers or catkins (Photo credit: Lyza Johnson) Sally Krenn holding oak flowers, January 23,2017 (Photo credit: Alison Jackson) Coast live oak male flowers or catkins on...
Winter scenes along the oak trail

Winter scenes along the oak trail

Enjoy these winter scenes along the oak trail captured by Oak Ambassador alumnus Nathan Sharon and his dad, Dan. They were taken during their February 2014 wildlife camera volunteer service hike. (To view gallery, click on image to the right.) See the latest wildlife...