Dead Forest Art

I was of course just kidding about the hummingbird thing.  I wouldn't dream of limiting myself in such a way. My art would become severely stunted.  Well, I find myself back in good old Palmdale.  The home of my forefathers. It feels good to be home.  I saw some totally expected and boring things today in the Angeles National Forest.

These are the kinds of creatures you can find lurking about a recently burned forest.

This is what a dead forest looks like. And yeah, this is art.

Meh.

I'm only doing TPAD tonight because I have to.  Don't worry, the photos will still be phenomenal.  It rained all day here at Brushwood.  Not much going on outside.  I checked out the pond and took some photos, but they all turned out cruddy.  Instead, I will give you a few retro photos from San Francisco again.  Both species are previously unseen on TPAD, so you're welcome.  

Western Scrub-jay at the California garden in Golden Gate Park.

Hooded Merganser at Lloyd Lake,  also Golden Gate Park.