by Dennis Augustine
Starting 2026 with a rare treat on the Los Gatos Creek Trail!
After weeks of non-stop rain and colder weather, I finally caught a break in the weather today. I bundled up in plenty of layers and headed out on my bike, hoping to see some cool cloud formations, which I did.
In addition I found something even better—an incredible number of egrets! There were so many small ones and several large ones gathered along the trail. In all my years of riding here, I have never seen this many at once. Apparently, the seasonable wetlands creates temporary feeding grounds for egrets by trapping fish, frogs, tadpoles, and insects.
It was such a peaceful way to spend the first day of the New Year. Nature always has a way of surprising us when we least expect it!
