In dry, sandy soil at Sand Springs Pony Express Station, Churchill County, Nevada; elev. approx. 3930 ft.
one of many on the shore that day
One on left REALLY likes my homemade Peanut Butter Suet!
Gravelly-rocky volcanic soil on north edge of ridge on north side of Charity Valley, north of trail to Grover Hot Springs, east of Blue Lakes Road. Alpine County, California, elev. ~8150 feet.
Abundant in alkaline seep on steep northeast-facing slope in pinyon-juniper woodland, East Walker River canyon, Bodie Hills, Mono County, California, elev. 6340 ft.
Meadow near edge of conifer forest, north side of Hot Springs Valley, near campground at Grover Hot Springs State Park, Alpine County, California, elev. 5900 ft.
Snorkeling in Cherry Cove. Near surface. Two,points of “light”. About 6 inches. Large mouth opening and closing as it swam. Translucent.