Santa Cruz County Collection

USA, Arizona, Santa Cruz County. Young desert tortoise captive. Credit as: Cathy & Gordon Illg / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Wharf, Capitola, Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America, North America

USA, Arizona, Santa Cruz County. Sunset on desert

USA, Arizona, Santa Cruz County. Sunset on desert landscape

Air bladders lifting strands of giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) towards the surface, off Santa Barbara Island, California, USA

Kelp bass (Paralabrax clathratus) in Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) forest, Santa Barbara, California, USA

Giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) tree in forest at night, view towards canopy and sky. Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, California, USA. October 2013

Female California sheephead (Semicossyphus pulcher) and miscellaneous reef fish swimming in a forest of Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) off Santa Barbara Island, California, USA

Badwater, the lowest point in the the USA and the hottest place on earth, Death Valley National Park, California, USA

Orange Garibaldi damselfish (Hypsypops rubicundus) in a giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) forest. Santa Barbara Island, Channel Islands. Los Angeles, California, United States of America

Cassins Kingbird (Tyrannus vociferans), Arizona, USA

Arizona Woodpecker (Leuconotopicus arizonae) female, Arizona, USA

Brewers Sparrow (Spizella breweri), Arizona, USA

Postcard of Logger Under a Redwood Tree. ca. 1908-1915, Felling a Huge Redwood in the Big Tree Grove, Santa Cruz, Cal. Millions of feet of lumber are made from the Redwoods annually

Postcard of Auto Tree in Big Basin. ca. 1930, THE AUTO TREE, BIG BASIN, CALIFORNIA. The Auto Tree is 4000 years old-335 feet high and 25 feet in diameter

Terns and seagulls on Capitola Beach, Capitola City, Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America, North America

Terns on Capitola Beach, Capitola City, Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America, North America

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"Exploring the Natural Wonders of Santa Cruz County" Witness the mesmerizing sight of air bladders gently lifting strands of giant kelp towards the surface, creating a stunning underwater ballet. Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of a Giant sequoia tree at night, as you gaze up towards its majestic canopy and starry sky in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Dive into the vibrant underwater world where a female California sheephead gracefully swims alongside an array of colorful reef fish, showcasing nature's diversity. Discover the thriving ecosystem within a Giant kelp forest, where Kelp bass find shelter amidst towering Macrocystis pyrifera plants. Experience extreme contrasts as you visit Badwater, the lowest point in the USA and also known as Earth's hottest place - an awe-inspiring testament to our planet's diverse landscapes. Encounter an Orange Garibaldi damselfish gliding through a sea of giant kelp, adding bursts of vibrant color to this marine wonderland off Santa Cruz County's coast. Venture into Arizona's Santa Cruz County and witness bats feeding on yucca nectar - a fascinating display of nature's intricate relationships between species. Lose yourself in nocturnal serenity as you stand beneath towering Giant sequoias in Santa Cruz County forests at night, feeling their ancient wisdom surround you. Be captivated by the striking silhouette of an ocotillo cactus against a breathtaking sunset backdrop - an emblematic scene that embodies Arizona's rugged beauty found within Santa Cruz County. Meet a young desert tortoise held captive for conservation purposes; admire its resilience and learn about efforts to protect these remarkable creatures' future habitat in Santa Cruz County. Observe with fascination as a Curve-billed thrasher dexterously feeds on its chosen meal while perched among desert flora - another reminder of the diverse birdlife found in Santa Cruz County.