California Towhee At Sepulveda Basin
Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Area is one of my favorites because it is very accessible with birds all year round. While waiting for the annual migration to start next month, here’s Continue Reading →
Category: Birding
Snowy Egret Gliding Past A Watery Abstract
Another photos from a fine morning birding at Ballona Creek. It’s been rainy in LA these last few days, less than ideal for more birding. We’ll see what next week Continue Reading →
When The Sun Catches The Bufflehead Neck Just Right
If you’re not into birding you might wonder what the heck a Bufflehead is. I admit to not knowing myself until I spotted one in 2017. Annnnnddd I forgot about Continue Reading →
White-crowned Sparrow Breaking Out Of Jail
Isn’t anthropomorphizing fun? I like to imagine this White-crowned Sparrow, talons on the bars that once held him in, is ready to break free, looking for the fastest path to Continue Reading →
One-legged Whimbrel
I know if I tried to stand on one leg and look that same direction, I’d promptly fall over. From a fun morning birding at the outlet to Balboa Creek Continue Reading →
Red-footed Booby On Approach
Watching boobies making and tending nests can be a thrill.
Song Sparrow Bleating Out A Tune
Description: Song sparrows are fairly common around these parts. Plenty of them at my backyard bird feeders. While common, they also have a beautiful voice and song to share.
An American White Pelican And Its Buddies
Description: From a birding trip this last week to the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve. I’m going there again this week to bird and pick up trash around the lake, if Continue Reading →
Hummy At A Flower
Description: I got lucky, that’s how I would describe what went into this photo. Hummingbirds are so dang fast and this one was no exception. But it did really like Continue Reading →
Frigatebird Chick
Description: Sitting next to a pair of older frigatebirds in their nests in the Galapagos, a newish chick makes a stark contrast. Location: Galapagos, Equador, South America Photograph copyright Peter Continue Reading →
How To Identify Birds Using An Apple Watch
Sometimes I leave my phone behind <GASP!>. If you have not been scared away by that shocking opening line, let me expound. While you might need you phone and the Continue Reading →
Eyerings Are All The Rage In The Galapagos
Description: Here’s a gull that I can finally appreciate (and identify, unlike some of our West Coast seagulls). That distinct eyeing makes the Swallow-tailed Gull a stand out in any crowd. Continue Reading →
Perched Red-footed Booby
Description: These birds just aren’t afraid of humans. A long lens helps to get even closer, safely. Location: Galapagos, Ecuador, South America Photograph Copyright Peter West Carey. Image Available For Commercial Licensing Continue Reading →
Nest Building Booby
Description: While one red-footed booby comes in with nest making material, can you spot the female in the brush? Location: Galapagos, Ecuador, South America Photograph Copyright Peter West Carey. Image Available For Continue Reading →
Frigatebird Flaunting It
Description: Puffing up his large, red neck pouch, hoping to attract a mate, this frigatebird scans the skies for a likely companion. Location: Galapagos, Ecuador, South America Photograph Copyright Peter West Carey. Continue Reading →
Penguins At The Equator? Heck Yeah!
Description: The Galapagos are not as warm as you might think. For one thing, they have their own penguins, named Galapagos Penguins (Spheniscus mendiculus). Like the other animals I’ve highlighted this Continue Reading →
The Start Of Stuff
I’m jumping into the YouTube game because it seems like a good idea. I have a lot of media sitting on my computer that wants to get out and be Continue Reading →
White-Tailed Kite – Photo Of The Day
Description: A new bird on my life list and a cool one at that! (more photos below) Beautiful white bird that was over a marsh and then flew out to hunt. Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – American White Pelicans
Title: American White Pelicans Location: Deer Lagoon, Whidbey Island, Washington, USA, North America Description: They aren’t seen a lot in Washington, but Deer Lagoon seems to be a good attractant for Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Eurasian Eagle Owl
Title: Eurasian Eagle Owl Location: Seward Park, Seattle, Washington, USA, North America Description: Today was a good day with the Seward Park Audubon Center and Canon USA for a morning of Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Great Blue Heron Hunting
Title: Great Blue Heron Hunting Location: Deer Lagoon, Whidbey Island, Washington, USA, North America Description: Don’t worry, I’m not meaning I am the one hunting a Great Blue Heron, except with my Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Leucistic Bald Eagle On Whidbey Island
Title: Leucistic Bald Eagle On Whidbey Island Location: Whidbey Island, Washington, USA, North America Description: This is a new one for me. I have never heard of a Leucistic Bald Eagle until Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – White Ibis In Panama
Title: White Ibis In Panama Location: Isla Afuera, Veraguas, Panama, Central America Description: It was a trip to Panama this last July that got me hooked on Birding (with a capital B). Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Mangrove Hummingbird On Nest
Title: Mangrove Hummingbird On Nest Location: Isla de Coiba, Veraguas, Panama, Central America Description: One of the world’s smallest birds found on Central America’s largest island, Coiba Island, made our guide Jose Continue Reading →