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I haven’t been posting much on here recently bec

I haven’t been posting much on here recently because, well I’ve been editing a lot and been very busy.
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As a token of my gratitude, enjoy these Black-and-Red Broadbills (Cymbirhynchus macrorhynchos) from the Danum Valley in Malaysian Borneo. ↟
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While I prep a large batch of photos to start shar

While I prep a large batch of photos to start sharing from my last month spent along the Central California coast, enjoy this Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) from another section of the coast. 🌊
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Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) standing over

Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) standing over its prize.
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This handsome Lesser Goldfinch (Spinus psaltria) s

This handsome Lesser Goldfinch (Spinus psaltria) stopped in to feed on the seeds produced by this Laurel Sumac bush.
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Spring is right around the corner, am I right? ✨

Spring is right around the corner, am I right? ✨⛰
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Western Bluebirds are charismatic cavity nesters,

Western Bluebirds are charismatic cavity nesters, susceptible to the housing crisis here in Los Angeles and beyond. .
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A hungry Rock Wren (Salpinctes obsoletus) hops bet

A hungry Rock Wren (Salpinctes obsoletus) hops between intertidal rocks exposed during the evening’s low tide.
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Often traveling in wary groups called “coveys”

Often traveling in wary groups called “coveys”, these plump beauties make a variety of sounds that signal their arrival and departure. .
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Although the American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) i

Although the American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) is the smallest falcon species in North America, don’t let their size fool you, these little monsters pack a punch!
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From the flames of fire brings the vigorous growt

From the flames of fire brings
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The arid dry lands in California traditionally burned every 30-150 years. However, a strong history of fire suppression has resulted in out-of-control and catastrophic fires that incinerate our lands and leaves them scorched and damaged. ↟
Our internal state can be closely tied to this example. If we repress our feelings and choose not to let the flames of our feelings scorch the understory of our mind, clearing out the doubt and insecurities, the resulting impacts can be devastating and debilitating.
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Today I had the supreme opportunity to lead a priv

Today I had the supreme opportunity to lead a private birding tour in the expansive and beautiful Palo Alto Baylands. We managed to observe all kinds of sweet bird behavior, talk about the Pacific Flyway, salt marsh ecology, and we even spotted a Ridgeway’s Rail during the King Tide event!

In total we saw 34 different species of birds and logged ~443 individuals!

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Brown-throated Parakeet (Eupsittula pertinax) feed

Brown-throated Parakeet (Eupsittula pertinax) feeding on wild grape trees in Bonaire
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The Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin) is arguably the

The Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin) is arguably the weirdest and most prehistoric looking bird in the world.
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This male Allen's Hummingbird was certainly feelin

This male Allen's Hummingbird was certainly feeling himself this morning!

This handsome fella was photographed in my backyard a couple weeks ago, no flash, no fuss. Just hummingbirds and fun!
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Long-billed Curlews (Numenius americanus) and Marb

Long-billed Curlews (Numenius americanus) and Marbled Godwit (Limosa fedoa) have flown up and down the Pacific Flyway for millions of years. Along their several thousand mile long migrations, they rely upon coastal wetland habitats to rest and refuel.
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This year has been full of international travel.

This year has been full of international travel. Well, to be honest, that’s how the last six years since graduating college has been. However, 2019 in particular I logged lots of miles, connecting with landscapes once foreign to me, forming relationships that now feel like family, and seeing birds that live forever in my memories.
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Golden light floods the deep rust colored plumage

Golden light floods the deep rust colored plumage of this adult Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus) as it heads back to its roost for the evening.
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