Long time, no talk, friends! We hope everyone is reading this while safe and healthy.
Fires are raging across the West Coast, and in August, the Walbridge Fire evacuated us from our house for a week. Residential areas of Guerneville and the surrounding towns were generally spared thanks to the herculean work of the incredible firefighters. Their tireless efforts also prevented damage to the Colonel Armstrong tree – the oldest tree within Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve, estimated to be 1,400 years old!
Yesterday, along with the entire Greater Bay Area and beyond, we woke up to this surreal skyscape. Continue reading “What’ve We Been Up To?”
Author: Miles & Teresa Tuffli
Exploring the Laguna de Santa Rosa
The Laguna de Santa Rosa freshwater wetlands complex houses a fantastic amount of biological diversity and offers great birding opportunities. Recently, we explored a section of the southern reaches of the Laguna down near Stony Point Road. Continue reading “Exploring the Laguna de Santa Rosa”
Otterly Entertaining
During a recent kayak outing, an otter family entertained us along a stretch of the Russian River. We enjoyed watching the mother hunt for crustaceans while her three pups romped and tussled along the riverbank. Continue reading “Otterly Entertaining”
Baby Bird Out of the Nest: What to Do?
During the summer months, nestling and fledgling birds begin cropping up, and birders everywhere rejoice. It feels so special to spot a hidden fledgling, waiting for mom or dad to return with a tasty morsel. Often, a parent is nearby and may even be waiting for you to move along so it can safely feed its young. This time of a baby bird’s life is treacherous, as it hasn’t yet developed the ability to evade predators or the experience to even know what threats may be lurking about. Continue reading “Baby Bird Out of the Nest: What to Do?”
Birdwatching on the Russian River by Kayak
Last week, we headed to Monte Rio for an early morning paddle. At 6:30 AM, a layer of morning mist still covered the glassy water while the sun began to peek above the forest line. Continue reading “Birdwatching on the Russian River by Kayak”
A Sparrow Sort of Day
Last week, we birded along Sweetwater Springs Road – a dry, rocky hillside habitat dotted with oaks. Immediately upon stepping out of the car, we heard a funny jumble of vocalizations we didn’t recognize. We discovered the source to be one of two juvenile Bewick’s Wrens chasing each other around a coast live oak – listen below. Continue reading “A Sparrow Sort of Day”