By Frank Hoover Desert in bloom - Wet weather along is not enough to make the desert bloom. Inhabitatnts of aquatic islands in a sea of sand - Springsnails form the basis for desert aquatic ecosystems. By Darrell Wong Skinny Bob - A snake gest in on the action of busting outlaws. A fishery success - The hemng fishery continues to be maintained. By Diana Watters California's artificial reef - When rocky habitats are what fish need, artificial reefs fill the gap.
Quail season is here.
Some tips for the field when looking for this common but quick bird. Pipe bombs and some dangerous outlaws make for some close calls for game wardens. Quiet and elusive, the California clapper rail can still be seen at some reserves.