Category Archives: nature

Birding on the Bay, or What’s Black and White with Long, Pink Legs?

Posted on May 16, 2014 by joanienaz

On a recent trip to the San Francisco Peninsula from the Sierra foothills across the state, I avoided the congestion of the interstate and took the less traveled route. Winding my way through the Sacramento Valley and Delta, I found … Continue reading →

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Trinidad, California Beaches

Posted on April 26, 2014 by joanienaz

Even on a cloudy day, Humboldt County beaches have a lot to offer. Here is the view looking northwest near Houda Point south of Trinidad. Below is nearby Camel Rock. College Cove is a popular, secluded beach just south of … Continue reading →

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Moonstone Beach, a Humboldt County Gem

Posted on April 20, 2014 by joanienaz

Growing up in California, I was always equally drawn to the mountains and the ocean. A trip to the beach from our house in the San Francisco Bay Area had me anxiously peering out the window of our Buick station … Continue reading →

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Turtle Paradise

Posted on April 6, 2014 by joanienaz

The Red-eared Sliders that live in and around the pond where we take our daily walks provide me with an endless supply of entertainment. They were swimming around like crazy today, and are typically seen basking along the edge of … Continue reading →

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Exploring the Foresthill Divide

Posted on March 26, 2014 by joanienaz

Well, I’m patting myself on the back for getting out into the lovely early spring weather over the weekend. Now it is pouring much-needed rain, and the thermometer has plunged thirty degrees. Back to turtleneck weather. Sam and I drove … Continue reading →

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The Great Tulip Experiment

Posted on March 14, 2014 by joanienaz

The deer haven’t been around much this winter. It’s been so dry. Now that some late winter rain has greened things up, however, I’ve seen a couple here and there, and heard them outside the cabin at night. When the … Continue reading →

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A Wonderland of Moss

Posted on March 7, 2014 by joanienaz

Now that California is finally getting some rain, Spring has officially arrived ahead of schedule. Our latest quick storm brought thunder, lightning, and an overnight deluge to the northern part of the state on Thursday night. The Sierra Nevada mountains, while … Continue reading →

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Territorial Red-shouldered Hawk

Posted on March 2, 2014 by joanienaz

Earlier this week the sun was out and the birds were going crazy. Among the avian revelers in my yard was a Red-shouldered Hawk, one half of a pair that has been observed by us perched on the wires along … Continue reading →

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A Pond of Turtles

Posted on February 19, 2014 by joanienaz

Monday was Presidents Day, and a lovely day here in the Sierra Nevada foothills of northern California. As we took a stroll around a local pond, we were treated to a view of five turtles, scattered around the periphery and … Continue reading →

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The Nuthatch is Back

Posted on February 16, 2014 by joanienaz

After another night of rain (which is desperately needed here in northern California), I woke this morning to sunshine and birdsong. I went outside to see if I could capture the images of some of my feathered neighbors, and before … Continue reading →

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