Very shy, although a large flock descends upon the woods starting late fall and through the winter months, difficult to catch with the camera.
 In late February and early March, the rare fairy orchids are in bloom, if you know where to find them, in the woods near Occidental |  |
Male varied thrush
Milkmaid wildflowers in bloom in the woods
A hermit thrush!!!!
 |  More varied thrush in the woods |
Wild yellow mushrooms
 Redwood violet, only in the early spring, once weather turns hot, they disappear until the next year |  Redwood sorrel |
Male varied thrush, peering at photographer. Who goes there!
Varied thrush
Male varied thrush in the woods
Often seen in the dark, thick tree canopy of the Occidental woods through the winter and early spring months.