The Duck Pond

If you're traveling on Lake California Drive East toward Lake California look off to your right and you will see this duck pond. You won't see any wild life ducks here but someone has salted this little pond with rubber ducks. (Just click on the picture for a larger view).

Paynes Creek Grade School

This little Grade School sits just off Plum Creek Road in the very small community of Paynes Creek. What is so significant about this school is the wooden sign that reads "Plum Valley School Office". It seems that my friend Lionel (and retired driver from Golden State Overnight) made this sign for the school after he had difficulty locating the office when he was the driver for this route. I might add he also made the local newspaper for his generosity. Here's to you Lionel! (Just click on the pictures for a larger view).

One More For The Herd

This picture was recently taken while traveling Paskenta Road between Flournoy and Paskenta. The small bundle you see lying on the ground is a baby calf probably no more than an hour old. I didn't stay long as the Mother was very nervous seeing me so close to her new born. (Just click on the picture for a larger view).

Eagle In The Pines

Recently when I was driving on Highway 36 West to make a delivery in Platina, I spotted this Bald Eagle roosting in a tall Pine Tree. The Bald Eagle is a fish eagle and the only eagle species living strictly in North America. It has a presence in every state in the U.S.A. except Hawaii. These eagles can have a wing span of up to eight feet and can weigh up to 15 pounds. It inhabits areas near large bodies of water where there are plenty of fish to eat and tall trees in which to nest and roost. Bald Eagles are monogamous and remain faithful to their mate until death. Females lay one to three eggs annually in the spring time, and the incubation period is approximately 35 days. (Click on the picture for a larger view).