San Simeon Landscapes
San Simeon with Hearst Castle in background
The California Coast from Montana de Oro State Park to San Simeon is my favorite, and I’m lucky enough to live close by.
Hearst Castle
The tour of the Hearst Castle is a must-do for visitors. Read the rest of this entry »
Camp Parks – Wildlife Oasis, part 4
Great egret with mouse
This great egret finds the grasslands of the Parks Reserve Forces Training Center, aka Camp Parks, to be an excellent hunting ground. Its bill was already quite bloodied before it caught the mouse. Read the rest of this entry »
Camp Parks – Wildlife Oasis, part 3
Turkey families were abundant at the Parks Reserve Center Training Area, also known as Camp Parks, in the Bay Area of California.
Two hens and about 20 chicks were in this group. Read the rest of this entry »
Camp Parks – Wildlife Oasis part 2
White-tailed kite
Although I went to the Parks Reserve Forces Training Area on business, I arranged to tour with the installation wildlife biologist to see the wildlife, particularly baby burrowing owls, very early in the morning.
We had no luck seeing the owlets, but we did get some great views of another target bird of mine – the white-tailed kite. This one has a rodent in its claws. Read the rest of this entry »
Oak Landscapes of Jolon and Lockwood
Jolon-Lockwood, Central Coast, California landscapes
I live and work in some of the most beautiful landscapes in California. Sometimes I take a drive through the country roads of Jolon and Lockwood to admire the scenery. Read the rest of this entry »
Camp Parks – A Wildlife Oasis in Bay Area – part 1
Female northern harrier
An Army Reserve training installation in the San Francisco Bay area is small, but when it comes to wildlife, it is a powerhouse. Read the rest of this entry »
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