On the road again . . . REALLY!
I wrote about preparing to be on the road in a March 2022 post. (See: https://carlabrennan.com/back-on-the-road-again-well-sort-of-3-11-22/) That turned into a false start or, perhaps, [...]
The Expanse of a Super Bloom
Carrizo Plain National Monument Santa Margarita, California April 2023 The thing that makes the super bloom a remarkable experience is the sheer mass and [...]
Catch of the Day: Sea Otter Mom and Pup
Moss Landing, California May 21, 2023 We are back on the road and our shakedown cruise is in the Moss Landing campground. From here it is an easy walk [...]
Members of the Super Bloom Community
Carrizo Plain National Monument Santa Margarita, California April 24-27, 2023 The main draw of a super bloom is the solid blanket of fragrant flowers [...]
Chasing the Tail End of a Super Bloom
Chasing the Tail End of a Super Bloom Carrizo Plain National Monument, Santa Margarita, California April 23-26, 2023 During the heavy rains in California [...]
Catch of the Day: the Lonely Snow Goose
Catch of the Day: the Lonely Snow Goose Pillar Point Harbor, Half Moon Bay, California April 18, 2023 At Half Moon Bay, this single snow goose was feeding on [...]
Catch of the Day: Another Gray Ghost
Male Northern Harrier April 17, 2023 This harrier flew by me yesterday carrying its dinner: a dark-colored bird of some kind, possibly a red-winged blackbird. The prey's feet appear [...]
A Typical Day at Baylands Nature Preserve
A Typical Day at Baylands Nature Preserve Near where we are currently staying is a stretch of public land called Baylands Nature Preserve, managed [...]
Happy Easter Bunny Day 2023!
Happy Easter Bunny Day 2023! This is a selection and celebration of bunnies, rabbits and hares! A gallery of rabbits who have crossed my [...]
A Day in Nature: Ed Levin Park & Calero Park
Ed Levin County Park, Milpitas, CA Calero County Park, San Jose, CA March 13, 2023 Favorite sightings from a day, between storms, enjoying Sandy [...]