I go to Nature...

I go to Nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in tune once more. ~ John Burroughs

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I went hiking this morning up to Steven Springs Loop Trail. This Oak is along the Cora Older Trail. The sky was gorgeous once the fog began to burn off.
I saw a half dozen quail peaking at the grass. I heard the clip, clop of horses with riders, and the wind of the distant freeway as it rose up from the valley, birds some squawking, others singing, the rustle of little lizards in the bushes, the quick report of shotguns as I got higher and closer to the Rod & Gun club, the strained lungs of a mountain biker who past me, but still had breath enough to greet me.
Near the end of my journey I saw two coyotes on the hill above me hiding in the trees. They were listening to the quail. They changed position several times, but always stayed behind the tree cover. Sadly I didn't get a clear view so no photo of them today.

It was a wonderful hike.