One camera back, four more to go....

I got the news that the forest closure had been partially lifted yesterday afternoon, and had my bag packed for camera retrieval before you could say "obsessive compulsive much?". Now, the "open" area of forest is not very big, and it also turns out that it's open to hiking....but not necessarily driving on the roads that go to the trailheads. Classic. So instead of grabbing two cameras, which are in easy reach of a parking lot, I hiked from the desert, up into the mountains, a little over 9 miles RT, and got this one. One is better than none, and this camera will now go somewhere close by and accessible.

These bear cubs were seen back in July by long distance runner and photographer Gary Valle. I was happy to let him know they are healthy and growing, and their habitat is still full of manzanita berries, acorns, fresh water, and pretty much everything else bear cubs need.

Other wildlife included a bobcat, a gray fox with the longest tail I've ever seen, and mule deer.