A couple of days ago I drove over to Lake Berryessa with the Big Guy, and we spent the day at Steele Canyon Campground, near the south end of the lake. There is so much to explore all around this gorgeous lake that anytime we go over there, I find something new! Of course, my very favorite time of year […]
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 […]