Local wildlife

One would not imagine that the capital of Silicon Valley would have any wildlife, other than rice-rocket-racers that speed on our freeways or late night taggers that grafitti the houses on the hill. But working in a wildlife sanctuary, I'm able to see firsthand our honest to goodness Silicon Wildlife as they are.

The wild pigs have returned to the hills. There was an overabundance last spring, so many were captured and relocated, or the meat donated to local charities. Monday I watched a group of our wild turkeys as they flew straight up and over a fence, then across the street in front of me as I came in to work. And this morning, more pigs on the hillside and a coyote crossed the street in front of me as well. These are beautiful creatures and I'm blessed to see them so up-close on a regular basis. It's another reason I favor this cooler weather as they are out more often.

Happy Veterans Day to all of those who risk their lives to keep mine safe