Tuesday, July 23, was the bimonthly bird survey at Ellis Creek for the Petaluma Wetlands Alliance (PWA). The fog was burning off just in time as we set out at 7 AM. Continue reading “Petaluma Wetlands Alliance Monthly Bird Survey at Ellis Creek (7/23/19)”
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Petaluma Wetlands Alliance Monthly Bird Survey at Ellis Creek (5/24/19)
Friday, May 24, was the bimonthly bird survey at Ellis Creek for the Petaluma Wetlands Alliance (PWA). A cloudy but pleasant morning greeted us at 7 AM. Vibrant greenery from recent rains made for a beautiful walk around the park. Continue reading “Petaluma Wetlands Alliance Monthly Bird Survey at Ellis Creek (5/24/19)”
Petaluma Wetlands Alliance Monthly Bird Survey at Shollenberger Park (4/22/19)
Ahhh, spring at Shollenberger Park – what a wonderful time to be a bird survey team member for the Petaluma Wetlands Alliance (PWA). The team gathered early Monday morning for the bimonthly bird survey, and what a beautiful morning it was! Continue reading “Petaluma Wetlands Alliance Monthly Bird Survey at Shollenberger Park (4/22/19)”
Petaluma Wetlands Alliance Monthly Survey at Ellis Creek (1/18/19)
This past Friday was the bimonthly bird survey at Ellis Creek for the Petaluma Wetlands Alliance (PWA). Continue reading “Petaluma Wetlands Alliance Monthly Survey at Ellis Creek (1/18/19)”
Chasing Waterfalls: Phillips Gulch Falls, Salt Point State Park
Last weekend, we checked out Phillips Gulch Falls at Salt Point State Park with our friends Jen and Clark. This seasonal waterfall flows from Phillips Creek directly into the ocean, surrounded by the rocky Sonoma Coast. It was a gorgeous day, but we hoped the falls would be flowing after recent storms. Continue reading “Chasing Waterfalls: Phillips Gulch Falls, Salt Point State Park”
Our 15 Favorite Bird Photos From 2018
We don’t fancy ourselves bird photographers, but merely birders who like to take some photos. We originally decided to get a camera as a way to ID and study birds we were unsure of in the field. These bird photographs also have a way of transporting us back in time, reminding us of that specific bird we spent time with on that specific day. Continue reading “Our 15 Favorite Bird Photos From 2018”