A new moon rises on Friday, May 22, beginning the Memorial Day weekend with a series of minus tides in the early mornings—a little more beach for those who can walk to nearby beaches.
As the ground warms up, gopher snakes are coming out of their winter rest and appearing along trails; they will be shiny if they recently shed their skins. Some enjoy the warmth provided by the asphalt of Limantour Road.
Late wildflowers…