Western Snowy Plovers: The Most Tiny Birds on our Beaches

The Western Snowy Plover is a small shorebird native to the western coastal areas of the United States. Volunteering with organizations like California State Parks can involve monitoring populations, surveying nesting areas, and educating people about these birds. These birds may be the smallest, cutest birds on our beaches! #ShareTheShore

Birding Hotspot: Exploring the Malibu Lagoon and Surfrider Beach

Malibu Lagoon: a coastal estuary teeming with biodiversity. A haven for birds, fish, and wildlife. Perfect for birdwatching with walking trails, boardwalks, and stunning views. Surfrider Beach offers excellent surfing, while the nearby Malibu Pier is fun to explore, too! I go for the Brown Pelicans, and stay for the many other beautiful birds!

Desert Adventures: Springtime Birds in Joshua Tree

Discovering enchanting birdlife in a stunning desert oasis filled with granite rock formations and Joshua trees. Many fun encounters during a spring trip, capturing unforgettable moments through the lens. Let's dive into the beautiful birds in photographs!

Orange County Pelagic Birding, Spring Edition!

I love a good day on a boat looking for any creature that wants to come say hi! This is an overview of the Spring Pelagic out of Orange County (Dana Point). We saw lots of Black Storm-petrels, a Brown Booby, so many Vellela vellela (By-the-wind Sailors), and Mola (Ocean Sunfish).