Bobcat by Cleve Nash

Bobcat by Cleve Nash

Snowy Egrets by Alan Schmierer

Goats and Dogs at Point Buchon
by Jeanie Greensfelder

Peregrine Falcon Image on Banner by Cleve Nash

A Bird's Eye View by Mike Stiles

What is it about birds that we humans find so fascinating? Why do we fight the bitter cold before the sun rises, walk long distances in the woods, strain our necks searching for some warbler in the tops of pine trees, stand for hours on a windswept ocean bluff, crane our necks to see some speck of a bird through our spotting scope?

Is it because birds can fly? Do we wish we could fold our wings and stoop at 200 miles per hour like the Peregrine Falcon, or soar effortlessly for thousands of miles without stopping, even sleeping on the wing, like the Wandering Albatross? Do we marvel at the impossible distances birds migrate, like the tiny hummingbird that weighs as much as a penny, but flies nonstop over the Gulf of Mexico, and can even fly backwards? And how can the Bar-tailed Godwit, born in the Aleutian Islands, and without help from its parents, fly six thousand miles nonstop to New Zealand to the very patch of ground where its parents spent their last winter?  Read More

Coastland Contemplations by Michele Oksen

It recurs every year this want to hole up and hibernate. "Stoke the fire and get back under the down comforter," the internal voice says, "sleep some more, no hurry." As the days shorten, the desire strengthens. Add foggy, cold, or rainy weather and the voice turns ups the volume. "Stay home! It's the season to conserve energy and dream."

No, I'm not writing about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) which symptoms may include depression, hopelessness, irritability, fatigue, social withdrawal, carbohydrate cravings, concentration difficulties, and the like. If you suspect you suffer from SAD, see a professional health care provider for possible treatments/therapies that may lighten your mood. Read More

Elfin Forest by Jean Wheeler

Mild winter temperatures combine with the onset of winter rains to accelerate the pace of life in the Elfin Forest.  Many of the earliest flowers of each new winter season open in December, fueled by a few early rains in October and November.   Read More

Marine Sanctuaries by Carol Georgi & Karl Kempton

Our research on both types of geophysical seismic surveys indicates the Low Energy Seismic Surveys (LESS) were not properly permitted, managed, monitored, or mitigated. There was no enforcement, oversight, or penalties applied to bring PG&E and Fugro into compliance with the mitigations required by the geophysical survey general permit and the companion Negative Declaration, ND 358 granted by California State Lands Commission (CSLC). We ask for a full investigation. Read More

Female Elephant Seals in
Dispute Over Space by Kevin Cole

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