Lake Turlock is a large body of water in the San Joaquin Valley of California. Unlike the coastline, the “Central Valley” is relatively flat, warm, and is the most productive agricultural region of the world. It is also a part of the Pacific Flyway and is inviting to many birds […]
Heron’s Head Park was originally intended to become a shipping terminal on Pier 98 in Bayview. Those plans never materialized and the thin infill became a salt marsh with tidal channels, a trail, and an ecology center.
I went on a hike in Santa Cruz with a birder and photography friend who shared great tips on locations and photographing birds. With trails winding along the California coastline with cliffs and valleys, the views were spectacular.
Just a few BART train stops away is Berkeley, a city home to the University of California, Berkeley, about 100,000 residents, and lots of suburban animals.
Many of San Francisco’s natural water sources have been filled or paved over and even the bay is not as large as it once was. But nature is coming back with our help.
I’ve decided to start a new project, to capture photos of 200+ species of birds in Northern California. The inspiration came from this Great Blue Heron, hanging out in Crissy Field.
With a SLR, tripod, and clear skies by the bay, I was able to play around with light exposure and time.
Every once in a while you might come across a bird with one or more bands around their legs. It’s not jewelry but it is stylish in its own way.
