Connor and I rode out to Bear Cove, hiked up to Medvejie Lake, canoed across, then reversed our route. It was an enjoyable trip. For more about the trip, see Bike, Hike and Paddle to Medvejie Lake.
Banana Slug found along Green Lake Road. Observed 15 July 2007.
I found the patterns formed by the pollen, dust, and other small debris on the surface of the lake interesting.
I found the patterns formed by the pollen, dust, and other small debris on the surface of the lake interesting.
This waterfall tumbles down the Bear Mountain side of Medvejie Lake.
This waterfall tumbles down the Bear Mountain side of Medvejie Lake.
I saw one Spotted Sandpiper in the area, but did not think much of it until I happened to spot this nest. Observed 15 July 2007 on sandbar at head of Medvejie Lake.
Common Butterwort growing on sandbar at upper end of Medvejie Lake. Observed 17 July 2007.
Common Butterwort growing on sandbar at upper end of Medvejie Lake. Observed 17 July 2007.
Alpine Speedwell observed 15 July 2007 on sandbar at head of Medvejie Lake.
Alpine Speedwell observed 15 July 2007 on sandbar at head of Medvejie Lake.
Alpine Speedwell observed 15 July 2007 on sandbar at head of Medvejie Lake.
This Alpine Timothy was growing on a sandbar at head of Medvejie Lake. Observed 15 July 2007.
I think this is Shortawn Foxtail (Alopecurus aequalis), but I'm not positive.
I think this is Shortawn Foxtail (Alopecurus aequalis), but I'm not positive.
Mertens' Rush (Juncus mertensianus)
Mertens' Rush (Juncus mertensianus)
Philonotis fontana growing on lower end of sandbar at upper end of Medvejie Lake. Observed 15 July 2007.
Philonotis fontana growing on lower end of sandbar at upper end of Medvejie Lake. Observed 15 July 2007.