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Dorado from the Sea of Cortez
Last year, I caught this beautiful Dorado out in southern end of the Canal de San Jose.It is rare that I am fully prepared to bring in a decent sized pelagic fish on the Alize'.But in this moment, I...
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The boat is emptied out and clean, she is ready for a new owner.
My beautiful Newport 30 sailboat is cleaned out and prepped for the market.Yes, all good things must pass. My beloved Alize is no different...I drove my truck down the Baja peninsula and hauled all my...
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Boat price recently reduced to 10K
If you have ever dreamed of dropping anchor in a remote Mexican island - this is your chance.It turns out, you don't even need to be rich. You need 10K and an adventurous heart.My beloved Alize'...
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The Alize' has sold to the highest bidder
There is an old cliche in the boating community, 'the two happiest days in a boater's life are the day you buy the boat and the day you sell the boat.'I am not one to cling to an old cliche but in this...
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Birds seen in December near Mission Bay, San Diego
Birds spotted along Mission Bay and the outflow of San Diego River into Dog Beach.December, 2020American coot (adult and juvenile)San Diego River estuaryGreat Blue HeronMarina VilliageGreat...
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Birds spotted in Northern Arizona, January 2020
Birds spotted at around 6000 feet in January near Happy Jack in northern Arizona.Pine and Juniper forest. Acorn woodpeckerCommon Ravennear recent fire burn in Happy JackCommon raven soaring(crows don't...
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Birds spotted at Steamboat Springs in January 2020
Lots of snow piled up on the ground and the rivers are almost frozen.Steamboat Springs, January 2020American Dipperon the almost frozen Yampa RiverAmerican Dipper dipping into water for...
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Birds spotted in Ocean Beach backyard, winter 2020
Bird sightings from my desk at OB home.Yellow-rumped Warblereating palm fruitsYellow-rumped Warbler1st winter Audubon female
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Birds spotted near San Diego Bay, Winter 2020
Little Blue Heronsolitary near Liberty Station
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Waterfowl spotted in Dog Beach estuary in March 2020
These dabbling ducks and shorebirds were seen in the mudflats near the outflow of the San Diego River. This is a tidal mud flat area that spills into Dog Beach in Ocean Beach, CA.Many of these birds...
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Birds in Anza Borrego State Park, Winter 2020
Red Shouldered Hawk and blackbird seen outside of Julian on drive homeRed Shouldered HawkBrewer's BlackbirdBirds below spotted out near Oriflamme Canyon, along a dry river bed in Anza Borrego State...
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Birds at Famosa Slough in March 2020
Famosa Slough is one of the last remaining sections of coastal wetland in Point Loma. American CootI am calling this an Anna's Hummingbird. If anyone knows better, please let me know. Anna's...
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Birds in the time of Covid: Lagoons of North County, San Diego, April 2020
In times like these, one finds themselves socially distanced and alone with the smaller things on this planet.Which begs the question, Is birding important during a pandemic?With resounding confidence...
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A falcon at San Elijo Lagoon
Took another swing though San Elijo Lagoon and saw this falcon stalking prey mid-flight. American KestrelAmerican KestrelAnna's Hummingbird (male)
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Southern Sierra Nevada mountains: near Kennedy Meadows
Summer is here... and nobody is flying anywhere due to Covid...It's a great time to explore the nooks and crannies of your own neck of the woods.I've been driving out to different spots in the southern...
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Southern Sierra Nevada mountains: in the Main Fork of the Kern River
We finally, headed up the main fork of the Kern River, and then up farther to the North Fork of the Kern. This is the area around Lake Isabella, it is Merle Haggard country.We did a lot of hiking...
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Waterfowl in Imperial Beach
We are poking around Imperial Beach, looking at possible homes. The vibes along the water and SeaCoast Drive are very good.Everyone seems to really be enjoying themselves. Lots of Long billed Curlews...
View ArticlePandemic 2021: The good news and the bad news
Hello friends,It has been far too long since I last wrote. This past year has brought many changes in my life.Among other things, I've moved into a new home in the eastern portion of San Diego County....
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Loggerhead Shrike in Anza Borrego State Park
Saw this very cool bird on top of an Ocotillo cactus along Fish Creek Wash in Anza Borrego State Park.Loggerhead ShrikeThis bird is famous for impaling small mammals against the spines of cactus. A...
View ArticleGet vaccinated as soon as possible and keep your chin up!
Hello boating friends,As many of you know, when I'm not mucking about on boats or looking at birds....I teach classes about our immune system and Covid-19.I recently made a video to express my current...
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Birds of summer
Birds spotted along the Pacific Crest Trail near the Sunrise Highway, about 10 miles south of Julian, CA.Photo ID provided by Dr. Ryan Petterson.Western Bluebirds Mountain Mahogany in flowerWestern...
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Red shouldered Hawk
This beauty was high up in a power line behind our home in La Mesa.It looks like a large, adult, California variety.A murder of crows was circling this hawk, giving it hell.The hawk was shrieking in...
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Our new Tiki Dojo pergola
There is an old adage that claims 'one can't build structural elements with bamboo'.Our new Tiki Dojo directly challenges this adage.10 foot tall and 5 inch wide bamboo poles support this simple shade...
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Love our cockpit canopy on the sailboat.
I was just reminiscing back to my last trip to the Sea of Cortez....My old Newport 30 sailboat performed very well on each trip out to Espiritu Santo islands. Jess and I had incredible amounts of fun....
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