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One Hundred Words-California Snowing
After a week away visiting family, we drove back between storms to several inches of snow. This is unusual in the foothills, and exciting for this native Californian. But last week I learned why my husband, a native New Yorker, … Continue reading
Shell Games
It has been so windy here on the north coast of California for the past two weeks that the last time we tried to walk on the beach we didn’t get far. Yesterday morning the wind died down long enough … Continue reading
Posted in nature, photography
Tagged bird watching, California, fisherman, gulls, Mad River Beach, North Coast, ocean, sand dunes, shells, wind
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Jack is Back
There was a family of Black-tailed jackrabbits in the “backyard” of the cabin last year, frequently seen by Sam and myself cruising through the neighborhood. They appeared to have vanished until the past couple of weeks. We thought the coyotes had … Continue reading
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Tagged California, coyotes, gray fox, home, jackrabbit, Lepus californicus, nature, photography, Red-shouldered Hawk
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Postcards from California’s Central Coast
On Mother’s Day weekend earlier this month, I drove across the state from the northern Sierra foothills near Auburn to the San Francisco Bay Area, and then down the coast to San Luis Obispo County. On the central coast leg … Continue reading
Posted in nature, photography, travel
Tagged California, central coast, family, Morro Bay, nature, Nipomo, Oso Flaco Lake, photography, San Luis Obispo, travel
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The Great Tulip Experiment
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
Posted in DIY, nature, photography, sustainable living
Tagged bulbs, California, daffodils, deer, home, nature, organic gardening, photography, tulips
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A Wonderland of Moss
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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Tagged California, leprechauns, moss, nature, oaks, photography, rain, Sierra Nevada, Spring
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Territorial Red-shouldered Hawk
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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Tagged bird watching, California, hobbies, home, nature, photography, Red-shouldered Hawk, taking a walk
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The Nuthatch is Back
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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Tagged bird watching, California, hobbies, nature, photography, White-breasted Nuthatch
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False Spring Has Sprung
In between the rain that has arrived at last, I have been stalking the songbirds around the cabin this week. The light has been infuriating, but I am stubborn. The monochromatic Oak Titmouse, signature species of the oak woodland where … Continue reading
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Tagged bird watching, California, Great Egret, nature, Oak Titmouse, oak woodland, photography, pond, taking a walk, Western Bluebird
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