I’m still learning the ins and outs of the new Tamron lens. Each week, it becomes easier. We hadn’t been to our local Effie Yeaw Nature Center in Carmichael in a long time. It’s a favorite place to see deer and other small creatures. However, this time I didn’t see deer, but I did enjoy the trees and the river.

At the Center’s entrance there’s a small pond and hut.

Some trees were blown down during the big wind/rain storms in the Spring. I did see some poppies

I was also able to capture a sunburst through one of the trees and a woodpecker sitting on a stump.

The American River was full and flowing nicely. Two kayakers were taking advantage of the beautiful day.

That was our morning at Effie Yeaw. When we were at lunch, I was saying that I hadn’t seen a deer. The others said they saw one at the entrance as we were leaving. Oh well, another missed opportunity. I’m lucky that this wonderful nature center is close.