For a change from our regular Oakland Nature Preserve visits (and because the boardwalk is being renovated there), we headed for the further away Tibet Butler Preserve. As we arrived a big rain storm joined us, so we sat in the car for 20 minutes or so, then sheltered in the main building, before finally the rain ended and we were able to take our walk – with a lot of puddles to avoid!
A nice walk, with some interesting views (like the pea-size galls on many Oak leaves, and the Sulcata tortoise kept by the building (the signage says it was a pet but outgrew the owner!) …
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