On the road again . . . well, sort of . . . 3/11/22
After the devastating California fires of summer 2020, we decided not to rebuild but to transition to a nomadic life. We spent a little over a year in Santa [...]
After the devastating California fires of summer 2020, we decided not to rebuild but to transition to a nomadic life. We spent a little over a year in Santa [...]
In the redwood forest where I used to live, the only squirrels living there were Western Gray Squirrels (which pretty much look like Eastern Gray Squirrels.) End of story [...]
For the last few months, a male Anna’s Hummingbird has reigned over our little flower garden. He has several shady spots where he rests between bouts of sipping nectar [...]
This was Chris and my first extended trip since the beginning of COVID. Our first plane ride. This was a trip dedicated to connecting with family and friends in-person [...]
This was both a photographic capture for me and a food capture for the western scrub jay I was watching. The jay flew into the apple tree beside me [...]
We have a small backyard bursting with flowers. I have taken on the project of collecting close-up photos of many of the blooms as well as other visitors, such [...]
Catch of the Day - 7/1/21Point Lobos State Park, Carmel, CA I like this photo of a juvenile peregrine falcon. Please do not use photographs without permission. [...]
Catch of the Day - 6/30/21UCSC Arboretum and Neary LagoonSanta Cruz, CA “Catch of the Day” is my new name for posts where I share photo highlights from walks [...]
Cormorant Home Improvement ProjectPoint Lobos State ParkCarmel, CASpring/Summer 2021 If you have the patience, Brandt’s cormorant colonies are entertaining to watch. In a simple and relaxed sort of [...]
The Bald Eagle Appears at the Last MinuteGualala, CAJune 22, 2021 The view is spectacular. The house is covered in windows on a bluff, facing the expanse of the [...]