It was a great thrill for me to come across this juvenile (Red-shouldered?) hawk back in mid June 2017 at Negro Bar State Park. I was using my shiny new Canon Powershot SX530 HS with 16 pixels, 50x optical zoom, and no viewfinder, only an LCD screen. Back then, I believed looking through an LCD was the best option for […]
One of the highlights of my Clear Lake trip was a visit to Rodman Slough County Park. In addition to beautiful views of the lake and a switchbacking trail loop through an oak woodland, the park is home to a nesting pair of osprey. You can find more information about osprey nesting and breeding habits here. The osprey which inhabit […]
Three of my favorite images from November 2016. Every year, every season has its own signature look, never quite duplicated ever again.
I have to admit I’ve gotten out of the habit of rising early and hitting the local trails with my camera; but lately I’m trying to do better. Getting out early means cooler temperatures, fewer people, and a higher likelihood of spotting some interesting local wildlife. The young bald eagles have pretty much left the nest, but the other day […]