Monthly Archives: November 2014
40 State Achievement Unlocked!
Yeaaahhhh! I’ve now been to 40 states! I’m really happy, grateful, and proud of this accomplishment. All we have left is Nebraska, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Delaware, New Jersey, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, and Alaska. I’m coming for you, Alaska!! Now, … Continue reading
Artistic Mushrooms
I thought these shots at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park came out very interesting…to the point that I may even call them art. Moody, atmospheric, and mysterious, I figured they deserve their own post.
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
After avoiding the main part of this park in preference of the Fall Creek Unit for so long, I finally visited. The main park entrance stands just south of the Fall Creek Unit and is completely worth the $10 entrance … Continue reading
Santa Cruz Sunsets and Hungry Hawks
Guess where I went in Santa Cruz! The same place I always go: Dog Beach! This time, we had a fantastic sunset. Check it out: I was spreading the Dog Beach love by including it on a tour of Santa … Continue reading
Animal Encounters at Abbott’s Lagoon
Although I mentioned great animal sightings in my last post, I didn’t explain them. That’s because they are cool enough to deserve their own post. First up: this adorable quail that got separated from its flock and hid in the … Continue reading
Abbott’s Lagoon
After three failed attempts, I FINALLY made it to Abbott’s Lagoon in Point Reyes National Seashore! Was it worth all the effort? Absolutely!! Abbott’s Lagoon was gorgeous, I spotted tons of animals, and the waves at the beach were ridiculous. … Continue reading
Dramatic Hawk
This hawk lives in the redwoods in my backyard and wakes me up every morning (dubbed my “alarm hawk” by a friend). She usually cries out several times in short spurts, but recently she decided to do one really long dramatic … Continue reading
Crow Announcement
I couldn’t help myself! This crow was cawing into this loudspeaker at Don Edwards and I was pretty sure I knew what he was saying so I translated for him.
Don Edwards Update
Looks like it’s time for what seems to be my quarterly check-in with Don Edwards. Bird migration was in FULL swing in mid-October, as you will soon see… I sat down on the side of the trail for a while … Continue reading
Wandering in the Wind 