An enjoyable hike yesterday afternoon!

@TheHorse (206739)
Walnut Creek, California
March 5, 2018 9:39am CST
I took my young neighbor friend and his mom on a hike in the Berkeley Hills yesterday afternoon. We timed it so we could see the sunset and maybe see a horned owl, as they come out at sunset. The hills to the East were a beautiful emerald green, thanks to the recent rain, and we heard coyotes howling on our way back. We also got to see one horned owl, perched in a tree less than 20 yards from us. The photo is of yesterday's sunset. If you click on it, you'll be able to see our famous Golden Gate Bridge in the distance.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (307408)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
5 Mar 18
That's a beautiful sunset. And yes, I did see the Golden Gate Bridge. I'm glad you were also able to see a horned owl.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206739)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 Mar 18
That was exciting. I think that's the closest I've been. And it was REALLY exciting for my young friend and his mom.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (307408)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
6 Mar 18
@TheHorse I'm sure it was exciting. It would be for me to see that sight.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206739)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 Mar 18
@just4him For me, it was very peaceful. I know that trail like the back of my hand, and it's always (except when the wind and rain howl) so quiet and lovely up there.
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Marlina
@marlina (154165)
• Canada
5 Mar 18
Beautiful shot!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206739)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 Mar 18
Thanks. That's the view West. Here's the view East.
Hope
@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
5 Mar 18
Sounds like a beautiful adventure and the sunset is glorious. So, You live close to San Francisco?
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Hope
@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
7 Mar 18
@TheHorse It must be beautiful where you live and the weather must be pleasant.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206739)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 Mar 18
Yes, I Live across the Bay Bridge (and another ten miles) from San Francisco.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206739)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Mar 18
@1hopefulman The weather is temperate. I don't find the Bay Area beautiful overall. But wherever you are, you're only an hour (or less) away from something pretty.
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Lenore Plassman
@sallypup (58186)
• Centralia, Washington
5 Mar 18
Dad, I want to go! Why don't I ever get to go? Dad!!!!!
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Lenore Plassman
@sallypup (58186)
• Centralia, Washington
6 Mar 18
@TheHorse And while you're at it, pop me some corn and sprinkle a little garlic powder on it.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206739)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 Mar 18
@sallypup Garlic powder! Is salt and butter OK?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206739)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 Mar 18
OK OK. Tomorrow.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (326249)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Mar 18
I can see the bridge. Great photo.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206739)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 Mar 18
Thanks! It was a lovely hike. Being so close to the owl was really cool. He or she didn't seem afraid of us.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206739)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 Mar 18
@JudyEv Are all owls nocturnal? I always see them as the sun is setting or later.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (326249)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Mar 18
@TheHorse We have tawny owls here and sometimes see them if we come home at night.
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Kelli M
@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
5 Mar 18
Thank you for sharing this gorgeous photo in one of my posts too. That bridge really is iconic, isn't it?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206739)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 Mar 18
@spiderdust I agree. I use the Bay Bridge way more than the Golden Gate.
The Horse
@TheHorse (206739)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 Mar 18
Yes! It and the Bay Bridge were being built at the same time!
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Kelli M
@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
6 Mar 18
@TheHorse The Bay Bridge almost feels more significant, since we locals have to go across it way more often.
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Four Walls
@FourWalls (62513)
• United States
5 Mar 18
Gorgeous. Absolutely gorgeous. Are there any problems in your area with hiking areas damaged by too much rain or too much fire?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206739)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 Mar 18
Not where I've hiked recently. I haven't been up to the fire areas, though. The mud slides were 330 miles to the South, in Santa Barbara.
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RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (73777)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
5 Mar 18
Awesome photo. Sounds like a lovely hike. When I have had the chance to get out into nature I love to hear coyotes or wolves howling and owls hooting.. Nice sounds.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206739)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 Mar 18
It was pretty relaxing. I'm glad my young friend was not scared.
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Courtney
@Courtlynn (66918)
• United States
5 Mar 18
That's a beautiful photo / view. Glad you saw one of the owls.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206739)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 Mar 18
We didnt even know he or she was there until another hiker came by and pointed the owl out. Then it started making the classic owl sound.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206739)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 Mar 18
@Courtlynn I wonder if we would have noticed it when it started going "who...who...who..."
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Courtney
@Courtlynn (66918)
• United States
6 Mar 18
@TheHorse well that was nice of them to point it out
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Scott Ganschow
@teamfreak16 (43419)
• Denver, Colorado
11 Mar 18
A good hike is always nice. That's a great sunset!