Well inspired by a previous thread, I visited Escondido Falls in Malibu today, quite a bit of a hike, just to the trailhead, But it was nice.




Not much rain here recently so the falls, unfortunately were not the most spectacular thing that I have seen, but the Newts made up for it........







This guy was drying up, so I saved him.....playin god is always good for nature isnt it? I just felt bad for the little bugger.





I also saw a snake.....but then lost it in the water...



The Dragon fly larvae were quite impressive as well.



And then leaving the falls, I hear some thuds coming from the brush, low and behold.......A BOX TURTLE!!!! Can someone tell me where in Cali box turtles are found?