Rather unexpected in chaparral habitat with no water in the immediate vicinity, yet there were numerous other odes in the area, including Blue-eyed and Common Green darners, Flame Skimmer, and Pale-faced Club Skimmer, plus loads of Vivid Dancers, so I figure the water wasn't far away. This female was patiently patrolling a clearing in the chaparral like a male darner - not a behavior I see from females of this species in their streamside habitats, where they are constantly barraged by males. I was excited to see it land, as I don't get much opportunity to photograph them when they're under siege by males!