Surprised by all the Birds

Bolsa Chica Wetlands

December 1 

4:30-5:45 PM 

White Pelicans

 

Willets

Western Grebe

Western Grebe

Ruddy Duck

Marbled Godwit

Northern Pintail

Eurasian Teal

American Wigeon

Bolsa Bay

Brown Pelicans 

A Look Back at our Santa Cruz Island Field Trip with The Nature Conservancy

Shortly after our return, Judy composed a photo book capturing our memorable adventure. The cover-to-cover pages are presented below.

Stardate:  -314606.49

 

Guided Hike with The Nature Conservancy at Crystal Cove State Park

An enjoyable and informative outing.  Zack Principle provided an over view of TNC projects in Orange County.

Judy pictured with TNC's Lind Hoang Poe. 

September 17, 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse

7:06 PM, partial eclipse begins at 7:12 PM

7:08 PM

7:26 PM

7:27 PM

7:34 PM

7:46 PM. maximum at 7:44 PM

7:48 PM

7:52 PM

8:06 PM, final Eclipse photo taken

Seal Beach is South facing, photos were taken from the left-side of the pier facing East. A photo looking West at the Long Beach Container Terminal below followed by a West facing 2022 photo of the setting sun.

iPhone 13 mini

Photography equipment for eclipse photos: OM System (formally Olympus Cameras) 

OM-1camera with M300 lens attached to a MC-1.4 extender for a 840 mm telephoto.