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These dry spiky thistles were spotted on the trail near the Cal State East Bay Campus Castle Rock. I like the composition of this one more than the one I posted previously.
07 October 2018
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Today, we took another a late afternoon walk at Castle Rock Regional Recreation Area in Walnut Creek, California. Spotted this California coastal oak with an large and unusual leafy “nest” in its canopy. Not sure what it is… possibly some sort of insect nest or cocoon… Bees, Wasps or Hornets nest, perhaps mothra or a pod people cocoon.. but it is covered with green leaves. Anyway, not sure what is was and didn’t want to get too close until I get more information.
05 October 2018
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Just one more from my walk at Castle Rock Regional Recreation Area in Walnut Creek, California.
29 September 2018
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Another shot of the rolling hills in Castle Rock Regional Recreation Area, Walnut Creek, California. This is what fall looks like in the East Bay.

29 September 2018
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Spent this weekend hiking the trails, soaking in the sun, breathing in the fresh air and enjoying the views at Castle Rock in Walnut Creek, California.
29 September 2018
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#Landscape #Diablo #MountDiablo #MtDiablo #CastleRock #CastleRockRegionalRecreationArea #WalnutCreek #Concord #ContraCosta #California #NoFilter #OriginalPhotography #NikonD600 #Nikon #D600 (at Castle Rock Regional Recreation Area)
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