Pelagic Cormorant

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…

2022-04-03 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…

2022-04-02 Reedsport to Waldport

Friday night, after driving from Reedsport, I parked south of Waldport at a roadside pullout. I visited several places along the way, including the jetties at the Umpqua River Mouth.…

2022-03-31 Thursday In Coos Bay

The “Check Engine” light on the RV came on yesterday, so I needed to look into it. There is a Dodge dealer in Coos Bay, but I stopped at a…

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.…

2018-12-17 La Jolla Cove

Last week I had LOTS of warblers chasing flying insects at my house, and I tried chasing them with my D5 and my biggest lens. It was impossible to follow…

2012-03-02 Cormorants at the La Jolla Cove

Three species of cormorant exploit the cliffs and surrounding waters by La Jolla Cove; Double-Crested, Pelagic, and Brandt’s. I found Brandt’s Cormorants on eggs and raising babies in full public…

2017-09-17 Sunday in Morro Bay

It was a big day in Morro Bay Sunday. I found otters at their usual place at the upper end of the harbor. To my delight, there were two babies…