Many flowers were in bloom but the peak probably will happen in the next two weeks. There were many flowers in bloom at the Ecological Reserve itself. There were displays of Goldfields but not Sky Lupines (although many were are in bloom). There were lots of poppies, Johnnytuck, Volcanic Onion, Table Mountain Meadowfoam, Buttercup, and violets in bloom. We only found two Bitterroots (Lewisia rediviva) in bloom but many buds. The vernal pools were drying up and didn't have a lot in bloom. To see photos and plants lists go to: http://naturalhistorywanderings.com/2012/04/07/table-mountain-wildflower-report-april-6-2012/
Posted by Peter Cross on April 7, 2012 at 11:01 PM
Sandy,
Which Table Mountain? The one near Oroville? My wife was at that one today and said there were over a 100 vehicles there. Luckily its a big place and so didn't feel crowded on the table lands.
Yes the one in Butte County near Oroville. There were quite a few vehicles yesterday for a Friday. However, once we got away from the parking lot area and waterfalls we were sometimes not near anyone. Definitely best to go on a weekday, if possible, this time of year, and get there early and get away from the parking lot.
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2 repliesWhich Table Mountain? The one near Oroville? My wife was at that one today and said there were over a 100 vehicles there. Luckily its a big place and so didn't feel crowded on the table lands.