Fox, skunk, bobcat, and deer are the most common visitors to the cabin. This week, fox hung out with each. They must be friends! The fox stayed well away from the bobcat. Fox and deer have a stare down. The skunk ignores the fox.

Wildflower season began last month with just a few tiny dove’s-foot geraniums. They are now blooming in abundance, and other wildflowers are starting to appear, marking the true beginning of spring on the property. March California Buttercup is starting to appear now, its bright yellow flowers standing out against the green grass as wildflower season gets underway. California Buttercup (Ranunculus californicus) Dove’s-foot geranium appears in scattered patches across the prop

More than seven inches of rain fell between January 1 and January 5. Torrents of water, high winds, and flying tree limbs made it impossible—and frankly unwise—to walk outside. When January 6 finally brought a dry day with patches of sun, it felt like an invitation. Conditions were perfect for a walk in the woods and a search for mushrooms. The ground was fully saturated, blanketed in dense layers of fallen leaves that had soaked up days of rain. Over the course of two days,

This compendium lists many of the non-avian critters we've seen. For birds, see Camp Cougar Compendium of Birds . Blue-tailed Skink...