

Birds Do It...
With apologies to Cole Porter, sex is one of the major driving forces in nature. I was lcky enough to stumble upon two sets of tree...


The Eagle Has Landed
Bald eagles are iconic raptors here in the United States. There's a reason they have become a symbol of the nation and seeing one ,...


Oh, What a Beautiful Morning!
In my most recent blog post, I talked about why I love going out early in the morning. On January 11, 2021, I had an amazing experience...


Why I Love Early Mornings...
Folks who see my photos, especially on Facebook posts , have remarked that most of my photos seem to be taken early in the morning. That...


Territorial Dispute
While walking along Alameda Creek recently, I chanced upon an interesting sight: a disagreement between a couple of bufflehead ducks. I...


Choosing the Photo of the Week...
I've previously discussed the process of coming up with the Photo of the Week in previous blogs, but this last week highlighted how...


Practice, Practice, Practice...
I remember when I was young, my father setting up a tripod at a picturesque spot and using his Hasselblad camera to take a photo near...


For the Benefit of Mr. Kite...
White-tailed kites are beautiful and graceful raptors that are endemic to California. About 100 years ago, they were almost wiped out, as...


Just Keep Swimming...
One of the advantages of having a daily or weekly routine is that you can become of aware of small changes in the local environment on a...


Picking the Photo of the Week
I've mentioned before that selecting the photo of the week is sometimes difficult. This week was no exception. In part, it was due to a...