A Visit to the Batiquitos Lagoon

My friend and I recently decided to 'get our steps' and visit the coastal wetland at the Batiquitos Lagoon Trail,  located in Carlsbad. We walked 1.5 miles of the north side of the trail and back again. It was a beautiful, enjoyable day in nature! We saw the glistening blue water of the lagoon, a … Continue reading A Visit to the Batiquitos Lagoon

Cali Daze! Photos: San Dieguito Lagoon, Delmar & Dog Beach, Gwen’s Garden, Solana Beach

I spent some time bird watching at the San Dieguito River Park Lagoon in Delmar and then took a stroll at Dog Beach and serendipitously discovered Gwen's Garden in Solana Beach. Getting in touch with nature is one of the best feelings and having my camera handy to capture these moments is indescribable! Hope you enjoy … Continue reading Cali Daze! Photos: San Dieguito Lagoon, Delmar & Dog Beach, Gwen’s Garden, Solana Beach

Over the San Diego Bay and the Glorious Bridge: A Visit to Coronado

I enjoyed a quick overnight visit to Coronado, California...Check out these photos and see why this island touched my heart! Feel free to click on each photo by SJF Communications! The Charming Glorietta Bay Inn     The Famous Coronado Beach and  Hotel Del Coronado A Beautiful Great Blue Heron Enjoying Glorietta Bay   Overlooking the … Continue reading Over the San Diego Bay and the Glorious Bridge: A Visit to Coronado

An Afternoon Trail Visit at San Dieguito River Park Trail

  Exciting time bird watching and more in Del Mar (San Dieguito River Park Trail)! Yep...a stingray!   Mama Osprey and Chicks       Daddy Osprey watching closely!   Cute bunny rabbit   Egret with a twig   Killdeer (Lifer for me)   Egret and friend... Eurasian Collared Doves Song Sparrow & Hummingbird Snowy … Continue reading An Afternoon Trail Visit at San Dieguito River Park Trail

Lake Poway: Osprey, Snakes, Coots & Haiku…Oh MY!

A quick visit to Lake Poway today yielded a few surprises! Once we arrived it only took a few minutes to see a 'capture' of a baby rattlesnake, reported to the ranger by a man fishing along the water's edge. Only a few minutes later, someone behind us shouted 'he's got a fish'! We looked … Continue reading Lake Poway: Osprey, Snakes, Coots & Haiku…Oh MY!

Nature Trail Photos at the San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy

A Relaxing Past Time I spent a delightful afternoon wandering about by bird watching and enjoying nature's foliage, views and more at the San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy - a Southern California nonprofit land trust which is part of the nearly 1000-acre San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve, bordered by the northern San Diego areas of Solana Beach, Encinitas and … Continue reading Nature Trail Photos at the San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy

Osprey Perched at Torrey Pines State Beach- August 4, 2015

Somehow, during the past few years, I have become an avid bird watcher, particularly at Torrey Pines State Beach. I am always amazed at seeing Ospreys. I've seen them perched high and also on the beach with prey. I 'm not sure how many are at Torrey Pines State Beach, but I have seen this … Continue reading Osprey Perched at Torrey Pines State Beach- August 4, 2015