One of our favorite Winter Visitors, the BuffleHEAD!

Thanks to our bird buddy, Len Blumin: The Bufflehead is a small “Sea Duck” (in the tribe Mergini) that winters in large numbers along our coast, and inland on bays, rivers and ponds. The Bufflehead may be common, but he is a rather difficult subject to photograph. The unmistakeable male sports only the brightest whites […]

PoleWalking at Lake Merritt in Oakland

Join us on Friday afternoon, March 2, 2012 for a Nordic Walking training around beautiful Lake Merritt in Oakland.  This park has undergone an amazing transformation thanks to the voting citizens of Oakland.   Class is listed with the City of Oakland. Nordic Walking helps you walk with the attitude of youth.  Click here for a […]

BIRDING: Another great post from our Bird-Buddy, Len Blumin

Okay, so it was as cold and rainy as a mid-January day in Fall City today (June 1!). But the glass in my scope was “half full”, so it viewed things as a beautiful morning for a California Quail, singing in a Buckeye tree along the entry drive to Audubon Canyon Ranch’s Martin Griffin Preserve. […]

Shorebirds are delightful to see when kayaking

Thanks to our bird buddy, Len Blumin!  We could not even hope to get such wonderful photos while in a kayak so especially appreciate your sharing of both photos and great info!  (be sure to click on the photo to enlarge and see the wondrous colors, click the back button to return to the blog) […]

The Thrill and Wonder of Nature: A bird sighting

I feel like a little kid when I’m in nature. I’m constantly amazed at the splendor and wonder.  Conversations are interrupted as we walk because we don’t want to miss sharing a marvel. Ever since I saw my first Varied Thrush, I’ve been on the lookout for this cutie for almost 6 years. Robins are […]

Shorebirds in Northern CA

From our bird buddy:  Len Blumin (click on picture to enlarge): Let’s face it, some shorebirds are more attractive than others, and the tall elegant Greater Yellowlegs is near the top of the list of “lookers”, even in the dull winter plumage seen here. They are common, usually present in small numbers, and spend the […]

Birds in the Bay Area: The Elusive Clapper Rail

If you’ve ever been lucky (or patient) enough to see one of these elusive birds, you know how special they are! Photos and notes from Len Blumin: Two shots of the same bird, taken on the same day the video was shot. Most Clapper Rails I have seen have very warm orange color on the […]