Orb Weaver in Orange and Black

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I was going to save this photo for Halloween but couldn't wait.  Just look at the markings on this orb weaver!  Look carefully and you will see her web too.  So far, I have counted 8 orb weavers in my gardens. That's 4 times more than last year. Yay!

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October, Hallowe'en, and Spiders, Oh My!

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The Hallowe'en month of October seems to be my month for discovering spiders.  And I've got a few photos coming that I took before the rains came down and washed the spiders out, along with their glorious webs.  Stay tuned.

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It's Hallowe'en: Even the Caterpillars are Celebrating

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Boo!!

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The Orb Weavers Are Back

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It's been far too many years since I've seen orb weavers in my garden.

I've been afraid they might not ever return.

This morning I was happily surprised to find this huge dew-laden web glistening in the morning sun.

Then I encountered not one, but two actual spiders merrily wrapping up breakfast and mending their webs.

Quite a cause for celebration.

And very well-timed for Hallowe'en.

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Flamingos: Hallowe'en is Approaching, Get Your Orange and Black On!

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Napping flamingos at the Sacramento Zoo

Mr CC and I took our 2-year old grandson to the Sacramento Zoo last week.  I hadn't been there in more than 25 years but grandson Jackson has been there a lot in his 2 years and knew where everyone was.

He took us to see the orangutans, the zebras, the giraffes, the train, the carousel, and these stunning, napping flamingos.

I was very impressed.

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