Honda Valley - Santa Barbara City Limits

[billie_morini]

Roxy Ridgeback, Mrs. Morini, and billie made the easy hike through Honda Valley today. In addition to the usually stunning oaks and gorgeous Spring wildflowers, they found nesting holes for the resident belted Kingfisher that fish the small stream running through the valley.
Here's some photos of what we saw. Roxy's gate indicated she was especially delighted by all the green vegetation and having her entire pack with her. Look closely in photo 2 and you will see her in the distance.

[billie_morini]

...and now for the Spring wildflowers!!!!

[billie_morini]

...best wildflowers in 9 years thanks to generous precipitation. We are jubilant in Santa Barbara County!

[billie_morini]

...best wildflowers in 9 years thanks to generous precipitation. We are jubilant in Santa Barbara County!

[billie_morini]

last ones. The orange ones are so intense that it was not possible to control the contrast!

[BoMan]

Look closely in photo 2 and you will see her in the distance.

Well what do ya know. If you're not the lead dog the view does change.