It’s a manzanita 
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Very interesting! I thought the red stuff is some slime mould, but it’s actually the bark. Really cool! Thanks for the pictures!
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They are such interesting trees/bushes. Most of the varieties on the property are much more bush like (smaller with less of a trunk and more branches) this one doesn’t have any leaves left but the way the dead bark and the new red bark are all intertwined is so magical.
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Isn’t it rad. There are a bunch of varieties, and they are almost completely edible/medicinal. From root to leaf. The bark makes a super interesting tea, the spring berries are delicious and they can even be trained (like a bonsai) to grow certain ways. Super cool!
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This picture was taken in my area (not by me) but i saw it on the nature fb page for my area and im in awe by it!!! Wish i saw it personally. Apparently it happened at 4am and they are called Light Pillars.
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Hmmm I don’t think it’s related but honestly not sure. Either way I love it. 
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Had a walk at river Rhine to calm my racing thoughts 
Meanwhile my collegue with the sick kids assured me to be at the office tomorrow, so yeah 
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Were those tortoises mating? It is supposed to be an unforgettable sound to hear.
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My parents heard them mating on a zoo trip with the grandkids and said it was a sound you can’t forget. The kids got an education that day. 
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This picture was sent to me this morning from my friend, he lives about 45 minutes from me. We only have about 6 to 8 inches at my house.
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