Mimulus shevockii is now in bloom

Mimulus shevockii with stigma receptive
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Mimulus shevockii is now in bloom.This is a photo from my last visit to Kelso Valley. I expect the species will be in peak bloom in about a week or so. I plan to do another round of surveys April 5th. I will do more pollinator observations, and will census as many populations as possible in days work. Hopefully the weather stays cool and will prolong the season. I would hate to miss out on collecting seeds this year!

I'm in the LA Times

Gilia cana subsp. speciosa
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Hey, check this out. I was featured in a Los Angels Times article on wildflowers in California!

Speaking of wildflowers I am headed in for a field trip on Monday. I hope to come back with lots of pretty pictures. Yay!

This is madeline (aka MAD cat)

madeline
Originally uploaded by naomi_bot

Ever since my little raisin died I have been pet-less. This is madeline, my new cat. She likes to stare me down and give me dirty looks, so I have decided to call her MAD cat. This photo was taken on our first day together. She must like the way my hair smells because she keeps burying her face in it.

Thats not my hallway anymore

The Hallway
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I've left my downtown apartment and returned to the suburbs. That is not my hallway anymore. It feels a little weird that someone else will reside in apt. 830, it was my home for two years and I kind of miss it.
Wow so blogger auto-saves my drafts, thats nifty. I remember when I was enthused about spell check. I have been blogging for many years. My archives are embarrassing at times, please don't read them. But if you have to read one, read this one. Gromit shows signs of aging, and his brain may fail once again. It may very well be time for an upgrade.