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Conserving California. A Voice for Wildlife. Birder. California Department of Fish and Wildlife Biologist. Book Reader. Runner.
A few photos from last weeks Bear Lake Buckwheat survey. This species is currently undergoing review to determine if they should be officially protected under CESA. I mean.. they totally should.. they can only be found, and I mean only location, in this small parcel in Big Bear. #conservation
September 16, 2025 at 5:06 AM
A few photos from last weeks Bear Lake Buckwheat survey. This species is currently undergoing review to determine if they should be officially protected under CESA. I mean.. they totally should.. they can only be found, and I mean only location, in this small parcel in Big Bear. #conservation
Work morale continues to be a struggle for many of us on the conservation side of things. So, last week a few of us at work decided to visit the Santa Margarita River- the last natural perennial river in SoCal as a reminder that there are still areas to protect and that beauty is still out there.
September 15, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Work morale continues to be a struggle for many of us on the conservation side of things. So, last week a few of us at work decided to visit the Santa Margarita River- the last natural perennial river in SoCal as a reminder that there are still areas to protect and that beauty is still out there.
If there was a time to put in the effort and protect our environment especially in SoCal- now is it! A huge development is in the NOP process, adjacent to the San Jacinto Wildlife Area! I strongly encourage those who can to comment and to spread the message!
www.moreno-valley.ca.us/cdd/pdfs/pro...
www.moreno-valley.ca.us/cdd/pdfs/pro...
August 26, 2025 at 8:44 PM
If there was a time to put in the effort and protect our environment especially in SoCal- now is it! A huge development is in the NOP process, adjacent to the San Jacinto Wildlife Area! I strongly encourage those who can to comment and to spread the message!
www.moreno-valley.ca.us/cdd/pdfs/pro...
www.moreno-valley.ca.us/cdd/pdfs/pro...
This male BUOW was extremely protective of his fluffballs, and was even seen/heard calling for them as they were getting banded. He did not appreciate the extra level of stress ..🦉😬
June 29, 2025 at 8:33 AM
This male BUOW was extremely protective of his fluffballs, and was even seen/heard calling for them as they were getting banded. He did not appreciate the extra level of stress ..🦉😬
Under that atrocious“Big Bill” - this is how much of California’s public lands could be sold to private companies/individuals. This includes our National Parks!
June 20, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Under that atrocious“Big Bill” - this is how much of California’s public lands could be sold to private companies/individuals. This includes our National Parks!
Woke up in a fowl mood 🦉
Earlier this week, I was able to participate in a BUOW banding event for Owls that we have been monitoring for a while. An amazing moment, especially with so much attention and work over the last few months centered around them. 💙
#burrowingowl#BUOW#birds#conservation
Earlier this week, I was able to participate in a BUOW banding event for Owls that we have been monitoring for a while. An amazing moment, especially with so much attention and work over the last few months centered around them. 💙
#burrowingowl#BUOW#birds#conservation
May 23, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Woke up in a fowl mood 🦉
Earlier this week, I was able to participate in a BUOW banding event for Owls that we have been monitoring for a while. An amazing moment, especially with so much attention and work over the last few months centered around them. 💙
#burrowingowl#BUOW#birds#conservation
Earlier this week, I was able to participate in a BUOW banding event for Owls that we have been monitoring for a while. An amazing moment, especially with so much attention and work over the last few months centered around them. 💙
#burrowingowl#BUOW#birds#conservation
2025 has been something to say the least. I have taken the longest social media break to date in order to better navigate what we call “Life”, and to help ground my mental self-being. Although I’ve been socially quiet- behind the screen I have been very active in speaking out against [1/]
May 22, 2025 at 9:11 PM
2025 has been something to say the least. I have taken the longest social media break to date in order to better navigate what we call “Life”, and to help ground my mental self-being. Although I’ve been socially quiet- behind the screen I have been very active in speaking out against [1/]
But like…. Why are just about all of these non-native 😑
These are the future plants they will use at the Resorts …lol.
These are the future plants they will use at the Resorts …lol.
January 22, 2025 at 10:51 PM
But like…. Why are just about all of these non-native 😑
These are the future plants they will use at the Resorts …lol.
These are the future plants they will use at the Resorts …lol.
My legs made the presentation, what a win! 😂😂
January 22, 2025 at 9:52 PM
My legs made the presentation, what a win! 😂😂
Santa Ana River Watershed Science Symposium at ESRI Campus in Redlands this morning 😁
January 22, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Santa Ana River Watershed Science Symposium at ESRI Campus in Redlands this morning 😁
So glad it’s the weekend, I’m mentally drained from my workload. I feel like Nature knew, and surprised me with a few bird species on my run today 💙
Saw a GRRO, which I’d yet to see on this trail, a SPTO on the ground, a NOFL, which I haven’t seen here in a few years, and a WEME. 😁
Saw a GRRO, which I’d yet to see on this trail, a SPTO on the ground, a NOFL, which I haven’t seen here in a few years, and a WEME. 😁
January 18, 2025 at 5:39 AM
So glad it’s the weekend, I’m mentally drained from my workload. I feel like Nature knew, and surprised me with a few bird species on my run today 💙
Saw a GRRO, which I’d yet to see on this trail, a SPTO on the ground, a NOFL, which I haven’t seen here in a few years, and a WEME. 😁
Saw a GRRO, which I’d yet to see on this trail, a SPTO on the ground, a NOFL, which I haven’t seen here in a few years, and a WEME. 😁
Pico (Azores Island) is the tallest point in Portugal, and it’s also where my family is from.
This is from my last trip where I trekked in the rain at 2am to make it up by sunrise. 🌅 🌋
This is from my last trip where I trekked in the rain at 2am to make it up by sunrise. 🌅 🌋
December 31, 2024 at 2:17 AM
Pico (Azores Island) is the tallest point in Portugal, and it’s also where my family is from.
This is from my last trip where I trekked in the rain at 2am to make it up by sunrise. 🌅 🌋
This is from my last trip where I trekked in the rain at 2am to make it up by sunrise. 🌅 🌋
Saw thousands of crows on my last run, along the Santa River River. Every night they come back here to roost, and although I think corvids rock, seeing this many in one of the two densest areas in SoCal for the Endangered Least Bell’s Vireo is concerning..
December 27, 2024 at 5:06 PM
Saw thousands of crows on my last run, along the Santa River River. Every night they come back here to roost, and although I think corvids rock, seeing this many in one of the two densest areas in SoCal for the Endangered Least Bell’s Vireo is concerning..
Bird Patrols Unite!
December 20, 2024 at 4:54 PM
Bird Patrols Unite!
I always take a walk during my therapy sessions and was not disappointed today. 🤩 Got to see some White-Faced Ibis’s hanging out!
December 19, 2024 at 9:02 PM
I always take a walk during my therapy sessions and was not disappointed today. 🤩 Got to see some White-Faced Ibis’s hanging out!
CDFW staff spent the day at the Oak Glen Preserve, which is managed by The Wildlands Conservancy. Local Botanist Legend - Tim Krantz showed us around and presented some of the work they are doing in the State. Such amazing work- they are an amazing partner to work with!
December 18, 2024 at 12:54 AM
CDFW staff spent the day at the Oak Glen Preserve, which is managed by The Wildlands Conservancy. Local Botanist Legend - Tim Krantz showed us around and presented some of the work they are doing in the State. Such amazing work- they are an amazing partner to work with!
Wonderful view in this morning’s CBC count :)
December 15, 2024 at 10:40 PM
Wonderful view in this morning’s CBC count :)
This morning we had an important meeting with a Permittee in hopes that they apply for an Incidental Take Permit (ITP). My supervisor moved all the big taxidermy behind in hopes of intimidating them. I think it worked! We are getting an ITP!
December 14, 2024 at 2:38 AM
This morning we had an important meeting with a Permittee in hopes that they apply for an Incidental Take Permit (ITP). My supervisor moved all the big taxidermy behind in hopes of intimidating them. I think it worked! We are getting an ITP!
Yesterday, while inside, I saw this COHA fly up with prey out of the corner of my eyes. I then ran to get my lens and headed outside only to find that it successfully hunted in my yard. 🤩 This looks like the same adult I saw down the street, a few days ago, carrying another bird. #birds #raptor 🪶
December 9, 2024 at 7:17 PM
See a Junco, post a junco 🤩
December 6, 2024 at 12:01 AM
See a Junco, post a junco 🤩
I think the Cactus Wren was probably my favorite species I saw at Joshua Tree NP. They are such a fun bird! Although, it was weird to not hear its call, but that may have been due to the large crowd. #birds 🪶
December 3, 2024 at 7:40 PM
I think the Cactus Wren was probably my favorite species I saw at Joshua Tree NP. They are such a fun bird! Although, it was weird to not hear its call, but that may have been due to the large crowd. #birds 🪶
Spent the day birding at Joshua Tree National Park with my good friend and favorite birder- Bettina. 😄 Nice to get out there and get away for a bit.
December 1, 2024 at 12:57 AM
Spent the day birding at Joshua Tree National Park with my good friend and favorite birder- Bettina. 😄 Nice to get out there and get away for a bit.
Turkey Trot on a Turkey Day!! Who is lacing up?!
November 28, 2024 at 5:13 PM
Turkey Trot on a Turkey Day!! Who is lacing up?!
Good Morning Everyone! I feel like we are officially kicking off for the Holidays! 😆
November 27, 2024 at 4:52 PM
Good Morning Everyone! I feel like we are officially kicking off for the Holidays! 😆