Blog
Documenting the places where people and wildlife meet.
From my studio at Channel Islands Harbor, I document the places where people and wildlife meet through field notes, photo essays, and lifestyle stories. Whether you’re here for ethical travel ideas or deep-dives into local ecosystems, these are the stories I’m proud to tell from the tide's edge.
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Monarch Magic at Pismo Grove
A December morning at Pismo Monarch Butterfly Grove reveals clusters of monarchs perched high in eucalyptus trees, golden sunlight filtering through the canopy. This photo essay captures the peaceful magic of the grove and the importance of protecting these fragile gatherings.
A Crab Claw and No Intention of Sharing
This week’s Wildlife Wednesday features a hungry sea otter in Elkhorn Slough, caught mid-snack with a crab claw and zero interest in sharing. A candid look at otter feeding habits - sometimes silly, sometimes serious, always entertaining.
Pup Watch: A Photo Tour on Elkhorn Slough Safari
Experience sunrise on Elkhorn Slough with a photo tour packed with sea otter pups, harbor seals, and nesting birds. This essay captures the excitement of early wildlife sightings, behind-the-scenes moments, and the joy of documenting California’s coastal life.
- 17 Mile Drive 1
- Allen's Hummingbird 1
- Animal Pups 2
- Audubon’s Warbler 1
- Bat Star 1
- Beach 13
- Belted Kingfisher 1
- Birding 20
- Black Oystercatcher 1
- Black Turnstone 1
- Black-crowned Night Heron 2
- Blue Whale 2
- Brandt's cormorant 2
- Brandt’s Cormorant 1
- Brown Pelican 2
- California 15
- California Coast 3
- California Sea Lion 2
- California Sister Butterfly 1
- Carpinteria 1
- Central California 8
- Central Coast 3
- Channel Islands 7
- Channel Islands Harbor 2
- Channel Islands National Park 1
- Conservation 6
- Crab 2
- Curlew 1
- Dark-eyed Junco 1
- Double-crested Cormorant 1
- East Coast 1
- Elephant Seal 2
- Elkhorn Slough 3
- Estuary 1
- Eurasian Collared-Dove 1
- Field Notes 4
- Forest 3
- Golden Hour 1
- Great Blue Heron 2
- Grebe 1
- Harbor Life 13
- Harbor Seal 5
- Harbor Seals 3
- Hiking 1
- House Finch 3
- Insects 2
- Island Adventure 1
- Kelso Dunes 1
- King Tides 2
- Kings Canyon 1