Greater Scaup

Memories of Oregon’s Yaquina South Jetty

In Spring-2022, I drove from my home in southern California, and explored the entire west coastline. When I arrived in Newport, I spent most of the day catching up with…

2022-06-29 McQueen Slough

I explored three locations around Dawson Creek in my quest to find photographic birds. Two were very productive locations. I spent most of my time at a place called McQueen…

2022-04-21 Thursday In East Washington

With my route planned through eastern Washington to Oregon, I hit the road about mid-morning on Wednesday. The weather was cool, but not freezing, and the passes were open with…

2022-04-03 Yaquina South Jetty

I arrived Saturday in Newport Oregon, and spent most of the day catching up with my blogging tasks, but after spending the night north of town, I wanted to see…

2022-03-06 A Few Hours At Bodega Bay

Bodega Bay is only 34 miles from my Point Reyes Camp near Point Reyes. Years ago I stopped at The Tides Restaurant and enjoyed their good food and a ring-side…

2022-03-02 Wednesday At Morro Bay

From the beginning to the end, yesterday went swimmingly. I began my fun by driving from San Luis Obispo on Los Osos Valley Road, a route I’d not traveled before.…

2012-02-16 Chula Vista Bayfront Park

I drove this Thursday morning to San Diego Bay at Chula Vista Bayfront Park. My favorite route to this destination is not direct. Rather, I take “F” Street to Marina…