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It looks like it is covered in maple leaves, doesn't it? Sandhill cranes are mostly grayish blue, but when they preen their feathers they use mud which is usually iron rich, at least it is here in the valley. We grow a lot of fruits, vegetables and nuts in the Central Valley, and it adds to the beauty of autumn in so many wonderful ways. I loved autumn before I moved out here, but I no idea how much of the true autumn color was just over the Altamont Pass. The leaves, the birds, all the sunsets that glow red and lavender all come together sometimes to make the perfect moment of autumnal serenity. I live for moments like this, but this is only one kind of autumn scenery to look forward to. San Francisco in autumn is stunning, as is Monterey and the San Mateo coast. The hills around Quincy will be stunning in a few days, with every shade of autumn leaf possible. And don't forget the western Sierra. Sigh. Despite what the media says about California, it is the most beautiful place on earth. It saddens me to admit that all the noise is sometimes justified, but it's not as bad as most of the noisemakers make it out to be. And it certainly isn't so bad that I would ever leave.
Who knew mud could make Autumn more beautiful?
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