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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A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life
Join me on an unforgettable day in Morro Bay, where calm mornings watching sea otters gave way to fierce winds and crashing waves. Explore the local flavors, shops, and wild coastal moments that make this Central Coast town so special.
Bird Rock’s Coastal Community
Bird Rock in Monterey is alive with sea lions, nesting cormorants, gulls, and sea otters - all sharing the same rocky outcrop. This photo essay captures the noisy, ever-changing energy of a true coastal community and the importance of respectful wildlife viewing.
From Cannery Row to Bird Rock: A Monterey Day Trip Worth Remembering
Explore a Monterey day trip from Cannery Row to Bird Rock - tide pools, sea otters, scenic drives, and wildlife encounters along 17 Mile Drive. This photo essay highlights hidden gems, honest moments, and the beauty of California’s central coast.
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