It's comforting to witness the normalcy of Nature. In late spring, the male Black-tailed Deer begin sprouting new antlers. They are covered in velvet, a membrane that nourished the growing antlers. Cherle Clark had this handsome fellow pay her a visit recently.

Fawns continue to be born. John Batchelder photographed a newborn that was still wet! So very cute.

Thanks to Cheryl and John for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

Wow, we had a lightning and thunderstorm overnight! Lightning on the Northern California coast doesn't happen very often. We received a little rain too - .16 of an inch at our place in Anchor Bay. Not much, but always welcome.

Spring doesn't know...