California Osprey
Down the road from our vacation house was a nature walk in a state park. This Osprey flew in, landed and then left after about twenty minutes.
White-tailed Kite
While in California, I saw my first White-tailed Kite. I had difficulty taking photographs, but it was a life bird for me none the less. The bird had great hovering abilities and stayed north of the Peregrines territory.
Northern California Harbor Seals
A mile from the house we rented, a group of Harbor Seals would sun during the day. One small group of seals was wonderfully playful as the tide came in.
Pacific Coast Peregrine Falcons
Two young Peregrine Falcons were spending time on the cliff below the house we rented on the Pacific coast. The larger of the two was always crying, while the smaller was quiet as can be. It was just amazing to wake up to the sound of a Peregrine in the morning.
Northern California Coast
I’ve been on vacation for the last week, spending time in Northern California. My sister and brother-in-law rented a house about 15 miles north of Mendocino for the first part of the trip. The house had views up and down the Pacific coast and had a large Cormorant rookery on a large rock out in the ocean in front of the house.
All Things Considered – NPR
A few weeks ago, as part of the promotional efforts to support Marie Winn’s wonderful book, Central Park in the Dark, we went on a walk with Margot Adler from NPR. Today, Ms. Adler’s story about the book was broadcast on All Things Considered.
