Blog & Photo Essays
Photo essays and field notes from the California coast and the parks and wetlands I travel to.
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Whiskers in the Wild
The sea lions at Channel Islands Harbor get their own running field notes, with individual IDs where I can make them and seasonal patterns tracked over time.
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A Day Trip to Central Santa Cruz Island: Preparedness, Wildlife Encounters, and Painted Cave Wonders
From thoughtful packing and a boat ride across the channel to dolphins leaping at the bow and harbor seals basking on sunlit rocks, my day trip to central Santa Cruz Island with Island Packers was full of surprises. Painted Cave was the highlight, but the real magic was in the moments I didn’t plan for.
Whiskers in the Wild: Week Three - Shifting Shores & Labor Day Lessons
Labor Day week was a swirl of crowded beaches and shifting sea lion routines. From the surprise of empty harbors to sea lions surfing right alongside people, I found myself savoring everything - from my new favorite pecan crunch oatmilk latte to dreams of boats and coastal road trips. This week’s story is about adapting to change and finding comfort in both the chaos and the calm.