Joseph Belli
@josephpbelli.bsky.social
CA-based wildlife biologist working with condors, reptiles & amphibians. Writer, author of "The Diablo Diary" and "Beneath a Black and White Sky: A Year among Condors at Pinnacles National Park" (2024)
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Joseph Belli
@josephpbelli.bsky.social
· Sep 12
My book is out!
It’s a monthly account of a year inside the condor program at Pinnacles NP. If you’re curious about what it’s like to restore California condors, this book is for you.
Wonderfully illustrated, 40+ photos, all proceeds go to the Pinnacles Condor Fund!
It’s a monthly account of a year inside the condor program at Pinnacles NP. If you’re curious about what it’s like to restore California condors, this book is for you.
Wonderfully illustrated, 40+ photos, all proceeds go to the Pinnacles Condor Fund!
Looking east near the summit of Parkfield Grade. Hardly a road or building in sight.
November 14, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Looking east near the summit of Parkfield Grade. Hardly a road or building in sight.
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A country song with a counterintuitive take on the worst part of being alone.
Wonderful pedal steel (Steve French) & a duet with Stephanie Caldow.
Give it a listen, & if you like it, check out the album “Drowning on Dry Land.”
A country song with a counterintuitive take on the worst part of being alone.
Wonderful pedal steel (Steve French) & a duet with Stephanie Caldow.
Give it a listen, & if you like it, check out the album “Drowning on Dry Land.”
The Dark Side of Lonesome
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November 8, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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A country song with a counterintuitive take on the worst part of being alone.
Wonderful pedal steel (Steve French) & a duet with Stephanie Caldow.
Give it a listen, & if you like it, check out the album “Drowning on Dry Land.”
A country song with a counterintuitive take on the worst part of being alone.
Wonderful pedal steel (Steve French) & a duet with Stephanie Caldow.
Give it a listen, & if you like it, check out the album “Drowning on Dry Land.”
Predawn sky this morning along Pacheco Pass.
November 5, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Predawn sky this morning along Pacheco Pass.
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My album is out and available on numerous streaming platforms. I’m featuring a different track each week.
This is a song about dealing with a faltering friendship.
Acoustic Guitar: Christian A. Davis
My album is out and available on numerous streaming platforms. I’m featuring a different track each week.
This is a song about dealing with a faltering friendship.
Acoustic Guitar: Christian A. Davis
Pieces Of Me
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November 1, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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My album is out and available on numerous streaming platforms. I’m featuring a different track each week.
This is a song about dealing with a faltering friendship.
Acoustic Guitar: Christian A. Davis
My album is out and available on numerous streaming platforms. I’m featuring a different track each week.
This is a song about dealing with a faltering friendship.
Acoustic Guitar: Christian A. Davis
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My album is out, available on numerous streaming platforms, and I’m highlighting one track each week!
This is “Walk Away,” about the need to leave a toxic situation.
Just me and a piano.
My album is out, available on numerous streaming platforms, and I’m highlighting one track each week!
This is “Walk Away,” about the need to leave a toxic situation.
Just me and a piano.
Walk Away
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October 26, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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My album is out, available on numerous streaming platforms, and I’m highlighting one track each week!
This is “Walk Away,” about the need to leave a toxic situation.
Just me and a piano.
My album is out, available on numerous streaming platforms, and I’m highlighting one track each week!
This is “Walk Away,” about the need to leave a toxic situation.
Just me and a piano.
Mist surrounding valley oaks this morning along Pacheco Pass.
October 24, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Mist surrounding valley oaks this morning along Pacheco Pass.
Tonight’s sunset, Pacheco Pass
October 22, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Tonight’s sunset, Pacheco Pass
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My album is out!
Here’s the second track, an old-school country song I wrote about the consequences of one’s choices in life.
It features some sweet viola (Will Ehlert) and pedal steel (Steve French).
I’m on piano & vocals.
My album is out!
Here’s the second track, an old-school country song I wrote about the consequences of one’s choices in life.
It features some sweet viola (Will Ehlert) and pedal steel (Steve French).
I’m on piano & vocals.
Midnight Hit Me Hard
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October 19, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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My album is out!
Here’s the second track, an old-school country song I wrote about the consequences of one’s choices in life.
It features some sweet viola (Will Ehlert) and pedal steel (Steve French).
I’m on piano & vocals.
My album is out!
Here’s the second track, an old-school country song I wrote about the consequences of one’s choices in life.
It features some sweet viola (Will Ehlert) and pedal steel (Steve French).
I’m on piano & vocals.
My secret frog spot, a tiny pool in a shaded erosion gully below an earthen dam. It’s only 10’x7’ but it’s over 3 feet deep.
There were a half dozen red-legs here when I scrambled down today.
There were a half dozen red-legs here when I scrambled down today.
October 17, 2025 at 12:38 AM
My secret frog spot, a tiny pool in a shaded erosion gully below an earthen dam. It’s only 10’x7’ but it’s over 3 feet deep.
There were a half dozen red-legs here when I scrambled down today.
There were a half dozen red-legs here when I scrambled down today.
A favorite patch of California fuschia in full bloom at Pacheco State Park.
October 17, 2025 at 12:29 AM
A favorite patch of California fuschia in full bloom at Pacheco State Park.
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Opening track from my album!
Recorded at Tool Shed Studios, Morgan Hill
Composer: Me
Producer: Brian (BT) Gibbs
Engineer: Junebug Luna
Piano, MIDI Strings: Me
Cover Art: Christina Baal
Opening track from my album!
Recorded at Tool Shed Studios, Morgan Hill
Composer: Me
Producer: Brian (BT) Gibbs
Engineer: Junebug Luna
Piano, MIDI Strings: Me
Cover Art: Christina Baal
Sonatina No. 1
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October 11, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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Opening track from my album!
Recorded at Tool Shed Studios, Morgan Hill
Composer: Me
Producer: Brian (BT) Gibbs
Engineer: Junebug Luna
Piano, MIDI Strings: Me
Cover Art: Christina Baal
Opening track from my album!
Recorded at Tool Shed Studios, Morgan Hill
Composer: Me
Producer: Brian (BT) Gibbs
Engineer: Junebug Luna
Piano, MIDI Strings: Me
Cover Art: Christina Baal
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My album is out on 10/10!
Ten original songs, recorded at Tool Shed Studios in Morgan Hill.
Sound engineers: Brian BT Gibbs, Junebug Luna.
Cover art by Christina Baal
My album is out on 10/10!
Ten original songs, recorded at Tool Shed Studios in Morgan Hill.
Sound engineers: Brian BT Gibbs, Junebug Luna.
Cover art by Christina Baal
Drowning On Dry Land by Joseph Paul Belli
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October 5, 2025 at 5:18 AM
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My album is out on 10/10!
Ten original songs, recorded at Tool Shed Studios in Morgan Hill.
Sound engineers: Brian BT Gibbs, Junebug Luna.
Cover art by Christina Baal
My album is out on 10/10!
Ten original songs, recorded at Tool Shed Studios in Morgan Hill.
Sound engineers: Brian BT Gibbs, Junebug Luna.
Cover art by Christina Baal
Clouds over Pacheco Peak following the first real rain here since spring.
September 24, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Clouds over Pacheco Peak following the first real rain here since spring.
Two condors circling above on a toasty afternoon at Pinnacles.
September 21, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Two condors circling above on a toasty afternoon at Pinnacles.
Fiery sunset tonight along Pacheco Pass.
September 18, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Fiery sunset tonight along Pacheco Pass.
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This is a condition that affects so many people, and there is no cure, no agreed-upon cause, and no way to diagnose or even seriously treat it without surgery.
This is a condition that affects so many people, and there is no cure, no agreed-upon cause, and no way to diagnose or even seriously treat it without surgery.
September 16, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Any donation helps, of course, and I have already donated! But if you can’t donate, please just share.
This is a condition that affects so many people, and there is no cure, no agreed-upon cause, and no way to diagnose or even seriously treat it without surgery.
This is a condition that affects so many people, and there is no cure, no agreed-upon cause, and no way to diagnose or even seriously treat it without surgery.
Late afternoon clouds along Pacheco Pass.
September 12, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Late afternoon clouds along Pacheco Pass.
Fog bank over Pacheco Pass at sunrise.
September 8, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Fog bank over Pacheco Pass at sunrise.
Thunderheads over the Diablo Range at sunrise following a dramatic night of weather.
September 3, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Thunderheads over the Diablo Range at sunrise following a dramatic night of weather.
Newly-transformed foothill yellow-legged frogs, thumbnail sized. Saw hundreds like this today in a watershed in Henry Coe State Park.
This species is finally slated for listing as Threatened under the ESA.
About time!
This species is finally slated for listing as Threatened under the ESA.
About time!
August 14, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Newly-transformed foothill yellow-legged frogs, thumbnail sized. Saw hundreds like this today in a watershed in Henry Coe State Park.
This species is finally slated for listing as Threatened under the ESA.
About time!
This species is finally slated for listing as Threatened under the ESA.
About time!
Mountain lion track. Upper Coyote Creek, Henry Coe State Park, CA
August 14, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Mountain lion track. Upper Coyote Creek, Henry Coe State Park, CA
Fog hovering over Pacheco Pass at sunrise.
August 12, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Fog hovering over Pacheco Pass at sunrise.
After hearing strange noises outside, I walked out to the deck and noticed a half-grown bobcat kitten and the mother nearby. (My videography skills could use some sharpening!)
August 7, 2025 at 5:48 AM
After hearing strange noises outside, I walked out to the deck and noticed a half-grown bobcat kitten and the mother nearby. (My videography skills could use some sharpening!)
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Old dogs are so special. Me, on my dear and ancient friend Taiga, for The Last Word on Nothing www.lastwordonnothing.com/2025/07/16/o...
July 17, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Old dogs are so special. Me, on my dear and ancient friend Taiga, for The Last Word on Nothing www.lastwordonnothing.com/2025/07/16/o...