We’re always attuned to the bird activity at our house, but since our beloved pup died this past October, it’s been hard to take long walks in the surrounding woods without our boy. But, needing to stay near home and away from others, we’ve mustered up the nerve to face bittersweet reminders and start exploring again.
Just a short walk from our front door is a county fire road that winds through the mixed evergreen forest. We very rarely cross paths with anyone up there, so it fits the bill perfectly for getting a dose of nature while practicing social isolation. Continue reading “A Walk in Our Redwoods”
Tag: Osprey
Sonoma County Birding: Willow Creek Road
Willow Creek Road begins in Jenner, directly beside the Russian House #1 restaurant along Highway 1 (click here for a Google Map). Driving in, the road parallels the Russian River before winding through the hills to follow the riparian area of Willow Creek. We stopped by this week to check out the birds. Continue reading “Sonoma County Birding: Willow Creek Road”
Sonoma County Birding: Bird Walk Coastal Access Trail
Last week, we spent a morning at the Bird Walk Coastal Access Trail in Bodega Bay. This trail is a short, easy loop around seasonal ponds with views of the nearby mudflats and salt marshes. Continue reading “Sonoma County Birding: Bird Walk Coastal Access Trail”
Sonoma County Birding: Russian River by Kayak
Quietly floating on the Russian River is one of our favorite ways to spend a summer morning. Birding by kayak offers a whole other dimension of the bird world, and gives us a front row seat to bird life we may otherwise miss out on. Continue reading “Sonoma County Birding: Russian River by Kayak”
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 Audio Recordings From 2018
Check out our favorite recordings from 2019 here.
Have you ever gone birding with someone who can identify just about every bird sound in the field? We certainly have! Continue reading “Our 15 Favorite Bird Audio Recordings From 2018”