Wildlife

Red-Headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus)

The woods are full of wildlife. Some animals are hard to find and even harder to photograph.
Grazers like deer and rabbits are found mostly in coastal and mountain meadows out side JDSF.
Bear, mountain lions, and bobcats are in the woods and their tracks can be found throughout the forest. Usually they hear you coming and run off before you see them.
At night raccoons, skunks, and owls are active.
Birds, amphibians, and insects are the easiest animals to find and view in the woods.
Looking for wildlife is a great way to explore the forest.
Get out and enjoy!

Rhodies

Native Rhodies (Rhododendron macrophyllum) are spectacular again this year. This is three good years in a row! They will need to take a brake from flowering one year soon so don't miss every opportunity to get out and enjoy them!

Early Wildflowers

It is officially spring the flowers are out.

Some early wildflowers.


Indian Warrior
Pedicularis densiflora
Road 409 at Road 690















Western Trillium
Trillium ovantum
Trans Caspar Trail

The water is flowing again! Too bad fish are not running. This seems to be one of the worst years for salmon spawning in a long time. Fishing is likely to be very limited. Hopefuly the fish will come back. We all need to do all we can to insure they have a chance!

Mushrooms

This is a great mushroom year! A free permit to collect mushrooms on JDSF is available at the office 802 North Main St. in Fort Bragg, CA

Gomphus floccous (Woolly Chanterelle)
Not edible