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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On the Rocks: The Secret Life of Crabs at Channel Islands Harbor
Settling into a new home at Channel Islands Harbor means discovering the secret lives of crabs, mussels, limpets, and more along the rocks below. With a telephoto lens and plenty of patience, each glance reveals a bustling ecosystem right outside the window.
Bubbling Shore Crabs and the Art of Hiding in Plain Sight
A close encounter with lined shore crabs reveals clever bubble-blowing, camouflage, and unexpected behaviors along the California coast. This Wildlife Wednesday essay highlights how patient observation turns even common tidepool creatures into fascinating subjects.
- 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