We have finally had some beautiful California weather! We've gone hiking and/or biking daily. We have seen eagles, hawks, osprey and pelicans. It's been a great week.

Osprey standing on his catch

Mama eagle

On Wednesday, we went for a bike ride to try to find a petroglyph rock that is on the park map but we had been unable to find on foot. We crossed the 3-mile long dam and ran into another bike riding couple who told us of a pair of bald eagles nesting, so we headed over there. We left our bikes at the top of the hill and approached on foot. Judging by size and coloring, we think they are an immature pair of eagles. We never did find the petroglyph.

Papa eagle

The nest. We didn't see any babies.

On the way back, I was exhausted and made the mistake of trying to get my phone out of my back pocket while riding across the gravel-covered dam. My balance is not fabulous and I went down on my left elbow and knee. Luckily we had our first aid kit with us and Denny put some antibiotic cream on both and a stretchy bandage over the napkin we were using to try to stop the blood. I was woozy and laying on the ground while he tended to me. Unfortunately, we were still 3+ miles from camp. I rode part and walked part of the way home. My elbow is going to have a really good scar, but I'm most ticked off about the hole in the knee of my new jeans!

Gravel and elbows do not mix!