Zac tells me that the tree with the sweet-smelling flowers on the north side of the canyon near the pipe is a glorybower (Clerodendrum
sp.). I don’t know if we’ve got a species ID yet. Some glorybowers are
listed as invasive plants in places like Hawaii and Florida, but it
doesn’t seem to be a problem here.
Also, the solitary great blue heron at the east end of the canyon
has found a companion. The two of them have been spotted roaming and
fishing from the springs down to the land bridge. One heron seems to be
pursuing the other one around, making this a great time to see herons
in flight.
– posted by Niels
