Patrick
@pjfc1600.bsky.social
Worked in local, county and special district governance for 40 years. Ranger, Fire Captain, Resource Manager, and General Manager. Hobbies include reading, environmental studies, citizen science, hiking, backpacking, volunteer work and family time. No DM's
Now that's one comfortable Cuckoo Bee. Looks nice and secure holding on to that Narrowleaf Milkweed flower. #nature, #naturephotography, #PNW
July 4, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Now that's one comfortable Cuckoo Bee. Looks nice and secure holding on to that Narrowleaf Milkweed flower. #nature, #naturephotography, #PNW
While one sleeps, another is the busy bee out foraging. Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) and Cuckoo Bee (Xeromelecta californica) sleeping in Narrowleaf Milkweed (Asclepias fascicularis). This was during a thunderstorm in the Klamath Siskiyou Mtns. of Oregon. #nature, #wildlife, #PNW
July 4, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Some friends in the neighborhood. Butterflies left to right - California Tortoiseshell (Nymphalis californica), Lilac-bordered Copper (Tharsalea nivalis) and Echo Azure (Celastrina echo) near the Siskiyou Crest (Oregon). Yellow-faced Bumblebee, check out that pollen basket. #wildlife, #nature, #PNW
July 2, 2025 at 4:16 PM
During a recent trip to Lake of the Woods (Oregon) I was able to catch a glimpse of this beautiful Western Tanager (Piranga ludoviciana) sitting on a Serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia) branch. He didn’t stay long but seemed to be enjoying the coolness of the lake. #birds, #birdwatching, #nature
July 1, 2025 at 8:37 PM
During a recent trip to Lake of the Woods (Oregon) I was able to catch a glimpse of this beautiful Western Tanager (Piranga ludoviciana) sitting on a Serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia) branch. He didn’t stay long but seemed to be enjoying the coolness of the lake. #birds, #birdwatching, #nature
It's been a while since I posted, so here is my treat for the day. I've only seen the Phantom Orchid (Cephalanthera austiniae) in this ivory stage once in the past. When it ages and turns brown was the typical sighting for me. #nativeplants, #NaturePhotography, #nature, #PNW
July 1, 2025 at 2:23 AM
It's been a while since I posted, so here is my treat for the day. I've only seen the Phantom Orchid (Cephalanthera austiniae) in this ivory stage once in the past. When it ages and turns brown was the typical sighting for me. #nativeplants, #NaturePhotography, #nature, #PNW
Two of my favorites, Valley Gartersnake and California Kingsnake. The photo of the kingsnake was taken at night. I was out for a hike looking for owls at the edge of a woodland/annual grassland and almost stepped on him. #nature #NaturePhotography #herps #snakes
March 6, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Two of my favorites, Valley Gartersnake and California Kingsnake. The photo of the kingsnake was taken at night. I was out for a hike looking for owls at the edge of a woodland/annual grassland and almost stepped on him. #nature #NaturePhotography #herps #snakes
My last photo of the day gives a little love to lizards. Another photo from the Sierra Nevada foothills. I was investigating an old miners cabin when I came across this southern alligator lizard out for a walk. I’ve seen many over the years but not one so green. #WorldWildlifeDay #NaturePhotography
March 3, 2025 at 2:51 PM
My last photo of the day gives a little love to lizards. Another photo from the Sierra Nevada foothills. I was investigating an old miners cabin when I came across this southern alligator lizard out for a walk. I’ve seen many over the years but not one so green. #WorldWildlifeDay #NaturePhotography
Thinking of wildlife today. I took this in the Sierra Nevada foothills (California) on a day when the temperature was 112 degrees F., 3% relative humidity, on the edge of Blue Oak/Gray Pine woodland. This bobcat was looking up at a passing turkey vulture. #Nature #WorldWildlifeDay #NaturePhotography
March 3, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Thinking of wildlife today. I took this in the Sierra Nevada foothills (California) on a day when the temperature was 112 degrees F., 3% relative humidity, on the edge of Blue Oak/Gray Pine woodland. This bobcat was looking up at a passing turkey vulture. #Nature #WorldWildlifeDay #NaturePhotography
Protect all wildlife! On this day of celebration please consider those that share this earth with us. Sumatran Tiger, Pacific Chorus Frog, Caribou (Denali National Park, support our Parks!), Dall Sheep (Denali National Park, support National Park staff!) #WorldWildlifeDay #NaturePhotography
March 3, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Protect all wildlife! On this day of celebration please consider those that share this earth with us. Sumatran Tiger, Pacific Chorus Frog, Caribou (Denali National Park, support our Parks!), Dall Sheep (Denali National Park, support National Park staff!) #WorldWildlifeDay #NaturePhotography
California red-legged frog in California bay tree. I took this photo a couple of years ago in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California. Just walking by, looked down and there she was. Went back and found many more moving from breeding pond to forest cover. #NaturePhotography #herps #conservation
March 2, 2025 at 1:53 AM
California red-legged frog in California bay tree. I took this photo a couple of years ago in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California. Just walking by, looked down and there she was. Went back and found many more moving from breeding pond to forest cover. #NaturePhotography #herps #conservation
The Lick Refractor telescope, 57 feet long, 4 feet wide, weight 25,000 pounds built in the late 1800s. My granddaughter took this photo. Science is strong with this one.
February 23, 2025 at 3:44 PM
The Lick Refractor telescope, 57 feet long, 4 feet wide, weight 25,000 pounds built in the late 1800s. My granddaughter took this photo. Science is strong with this one.
Visited Lick Observatory on Mt. Hamilton, CA yesterday. Introduced my granddaughter to the Lick Refractor telescope. Beautiful sky above the large dome of the observatory building. #astronomy #photography #family
February 23, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Visited Lick Observatory on Mt. Hamilton, CA yesterday. Introduced my granddaughter to the Lick Refractor telescope. Beautiful sky above the large dome of the observatory building. #astronomy #photography #family
President's Day 2025 protest of actions by the current federal administration. I was there in Ashland, Oregon along with many others in the community.
#Oregon #PNW #President'sDayProtest
#Oregon #PNW #President'sDayProtest
February 17, 2025 at 10:41 PM
President's Day 2025 protest of actions by the current federal administration. I was there in Ashland, Oregon along with many others in the community.
#Oregon #PNW #President'sDayProtest
#Oregon #PNW #President'sDayProtest
With Valentine’s Day coming up tomorrow I thought I would post a little Newt love. I took this photo a few years ago while I was conducting surveys for California Newts in Coyote Creek, Santa Clara County, California. #nature #herps, #wildlifephotography #NaturePhotography
February 13, 2025 at 7:28 PM
With Valentine’s Day coming up tomorrow I thought I would post a little Newt love. I took this photo a few years ago while I was conducting surveys for California Newts in Coyote Creek, Santa Clara County, California. #nature #herps, #wildlifephotography #NaturePhotography
Going back to the fall of 2024 for a beautiful sunset over Lake Abert in eastern Oregon. Wonderful example of the basin and range landscape with lots of geology and wildlife to see. #Oregon #conservation #nature #water #NaturePhotography
February 13, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Going back to the fall of 2024 for a beautiful sunset over Lake Abert in eastern Oregon. Wonderful example of the basin and range landscape with lots of geology and wildlife to see. #Oregon #conservation #nature #water #NaturePhotography
After several days of snow the sun was out in Ashland OR yesterday. The amount of snow has made travel in southern Oregon very messy at times. #Oregon #PNW #Photography #NaturePhotography
February 8, 2025 at 5:07 PM
After several days of snow the sun was out in Ashland OR yesterday. The amount of snow has made travel in southern Oregon very messy at times. #Oregon #PNW #Photography #NaturePhotography
A highlight for me today was seeing this sharp-shinned hawk in an ornamental pear. This hawk was being dive-bombed by lesser goldfinches, dark-eyed juncos and a couple of white-breasted nuthatch. The entire time not caring one little bit. #birds #BackyardWildlife #birdwatching #Oregon
February 1, 2025 at 3:09 AM
A highlight for me today was seeing this sharp-shinned hawk in an ornamental pear. This hawk was being dive-bombed by lesser goldfinches, dark-eyed juncos and a couple of white-breasted nuthatch. The entire time not caring one little bit. #birds #BackyardWildlife #birdwatching #Oregon
January 27, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Visiting Oak Titmouse in their northern most range, Ashland Oregon. They have taken to two artificial nesting boxes, currently being used as a cache for seeds. They are also enjoying the many spiders clinging to the top of the fence below their boxes. #birding #birdwatching #nativebirds
January 26, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Visiting Oak Titmouse in their northern most range, Ashland Oregon. They have taken to two artificial nesting boxes, currently being used as a cache for seeds. They are also enjoying the many spiders clinging to the top of the fence below their boxes. #birding #birdwatching #nativebirds
The sun made its presence yesterday and the Spotted Towhees were super happy. This one was in a team of Towhees, quite a sight. #birds#Photography
January 10, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The sun made its presence yesterday and the Spotted Towhees were super happy. This one was in a team of Towhees, quite a sight. #birds#Photography
Mt Shasta with its four overlapping cones in Northern California. This was taken just before Christmas. Still considered an active volcano. #Photography
January 7, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Mt Shasta with its four overlapping cones in Northern California. This was taken just before Christmas. Still considered an active volcano. #Photography
Southern Oregon University (Ashland Oregon) women's basketball getting it done against Nortwest University last night. Go, Raiders! #womensbasketball, #SOUsports, #sports
January 6, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Southern Oregon University (Ashland Oregon) women's basketball getting it done against Nortwest University last night. Go, Raiders! #womensbasketball, #SOUsports, #sports
Red skies in the morning east of Ashland Oregon. #Photography
January 6, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Red skies in the morning east of Ashland Oregon. #Photography
Beautiful winter day for a walk on the Bear Creek Greenway in Ashland, Oregon. Riparian vegetation recovering after the Almeda Fire in 2020. Snags provide opportunities for cavity nesting and observation perches. Many acorn woodpeckers observed today. #birds
January 6, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Beautiful winter day for a walk on the Bear Creek Greenway in Ashland, Oregon. Riparian vegetation recovering after the Almeda Fire in 2020. Snags provide opportunities for cavity nesting and observation perches. Many acorn woodpeckers observed today. #birds