Tiny Critter Drinking: Photo

OAKLAND, CA — When you take a trail hike, you expect to see beautiful scenery. Wendy Neu hiked the Leona Open Ridge Trail in the Oakland Hills and came away with a charming photo of a tiny critter drinking from a brook in a lush, fern-encircled setting. We're impressed with Wendy's ability to capture the image without scaring away the little fella.

Wendy also provided this photo of Lake Merritt, whose beauty never disappoints.

Thank you for sending these photos, Wendy!

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Email it to autumn.johnson@patch.com.

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Photo credit: Wendy Neu

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